Senior Accountant - UAE

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

• Checks and validates that the entries in the local accounting system are in line with the applicable reporting requirements.
• Performs month-end and year end closing operations in accordance with the statutory reporting requirements and regional/global policies.
• Manages accruals, prepayments and depreciation schedules.
• Re-conciliates between the local statutory accounting system and the reporting system.
• Review the annual statutory financial statements and the half yearly accounting reports.
• Review the monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns for VAT and corporate tax as applicable.
• Timely identify possible accounting and tax compliance issues and communicate these to the manager.
• Performs and maintains periodic balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Providing documentation and support to auditors during internal and external audits.
• Responsible for managing and reconciling transactions between a company and its related entities.
• Assisting with the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assists with Oracle Implementation in collecting and updating AR, AP, GL and Fixed Assets Journals.
• Manages External and Internal supplier payments. Reconciles and produces statement of accounts. 
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records by reconciling bank statements, sub-ledgers, and other accounts.
• Assisting with the development of budgets and financial forecasts on overhead, providing insights based on historical and present data.
• Input financial data such as Balance Sheet and P&L for Actuals and Forecast in Tagetik reporting system.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Accounting qualifications are a plus.

5-7 years of experience in a similar role. Preferrably in the Engineering consultancy industry.

Proficiency in accounting software: Familiarity with ERP systems (eg Sage, Oracle) is a plus.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and propose solutions.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Understanding of IFRS or GAAP