Senior General Ledger Accountant

Overview

Senior General Ledger Accountant Job in Abu Dhabi

Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily activities, under the guidance of the Manager relating to general ledger transactions
• Plans to review and post all sub-ledgers transactions to the general ledger on regular basis and ensure that all transactions are properly authorized, documented and classified before they are posted in the general ledger
• Facilitates and review Journal voucher prepared by GL accountant to ensure that all input data has been processed correctly and do necessary correction if required.
• Prepares and reconciles statements with staff on a regular basis, monthly or quarterly as discussed with the concerned staff
• Develops and finalizes financial statements and ensures the generation of financial reports on a timely basis.
• Prepares and review related party invoices and complete reconciliation on regular basis.
• Ensures that suspense accounts are cleared and that the reconciliation of accounts are prepared at least monthly.
• Manages internal reports and ensuring that all costs are correctly allocated to corresponding cost centers and expense codes and significant variances are investigated for correction
• Coordinates appropriately with the Fixed Assets Accountant, Receivables Accountant, Payables Accountant, etc. to collect information needed for updating accounts
• Coordinates with payables, payroll and revenue department/sections for completeness and accuracy of the transactions
• Checks all salary-related documents, i.e. action forms, contracts, back-ups and necessary documents for payroll processing
• Maintains and updates all bank accounts
• Coordinates and following-up with internal and external auditors during the course of their audit, ensuring the provision of all required information to enable timely completion of the audit
• Liaises with bankers for various queries and information regarding credit lines, interest rates etc.
• Liaises with purchasing/material management/supply chain department/section for all invoice payments and ensures that all entries are made accurately
• Plans and supervises the day to day activities of the department/section; streamlining processes wherever possible
• Provides on the job training and orientation to the team during course of work
• Promotes a service oriented attitude in addressing employee queries effectively
• Maintains collaborative and effective relationship with other key management personnel and keeps abreast of significant economic, social and technical trends, and regulatory guidelines, which may influence assigned functions

Accountabilities:

Qualifications: Experience Required: 4-6 years of relevant experience in a similar role

Desired: Experience in a large healthcare facility

Educational Qualification: Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration Accounting/Finance/Commerce or relevant field OR Diploma in relevant field with 3 years of additional experience.

Desired: Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration Accounting/Finance/Commerce or relevant field