Senior Accountant

Bayut & dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 5 brands, we have more than 123 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

As the Senior Accountant you will lead and mentor the finance and accounts team, under the direction of the Asst. Finance Director. You will work closely with Management to ensure seamless operations in day to day functioning as well as periodic reporting, planning and performance management of team as well as business units.

In this role, you will:

• Take full ownership of the TB and all accounts contained within. You will be hands on with our business stakeholders to stay up to date with business activities, translating these into accurate reporting and complete financial records.
• Monthly and other periodic reporting to support the needs of both the business and the wider Finance team. Reporting includes but is not limited to, Group consolidation, actuals vs budget, variance analysis, cost drivers, statutory reporting.
• Ensuring alignment to all relevant compliance reporting matters including statutory accounts, quarterly consolidation reviews, VAT reporting across four tax jurisdictions, ESR reporting and reporting to the Dubai Statistics Board. Supporting any and all audits or reviews as necessary.
• Reviewing POs as part of the P2P process by working with various stakeholders, understanding the cost and comparing to budget. This role is also part of the payment release flow to ensure a segregation of duties in our banking portals.
• Taking a hands-on approach to any pilots or other new ideas running through the business.
• Accurate records start with an understanding of the business, interlinking relationships with the operations teams and development of processes to get the relevant and accurate data to the TB.
• This role is expected to be proactive and take initiative; getting hands on in all of these steps and bringing ideas to the Asst Finance Director as they arise.
• Mentor other team members to improve their knowledge and skillsets. Full TB ownership will involve review of others’ work. As a team, we provide on the spot feedback and support to better improve ourselves. You will be expected to do the same, with the end goal of uplifting the team, empowering them and advancing their knowledge.
• Working alongside other Finance stakeholders, supporting each other to better develop the overall Finance function. Activities of support can include systems testing, data analysis, charge of accounts changes etc.
• Challenging current processes and identify opportunities for efficiencies within the department.
• Drive any identified business improvements.
• Recommend/support all system developments impacting accounting and reporting processes. Co-ordinate with the finance team, management and non-financial business leads to ensure smooth operations business wide.
• Align management financial reports with business strategy to provide the insight and transparency necessary to affect positive change and drive decision making.
• Develop and recommend accounting control strategies to establish and manage financial policies, processes and procedures, and records.