Senior Accountant Jobs in UAE | Al Jaber Exchange
Join Al Jaber Exchange as a Senior Accountant. Professional accounting qualification required. 5+ years experience with 2+ years UAE experience. IFRS knowledge essential.
About Al Jaber Exchange
Fast, reliable currency exchange and money transfer servicesAl Jaber Exchange empowers businesses and individuals with a fast, reliable, and streamlined services for currency exchange, money transfers and payments. We strive to maintain the highest standards of integrity within our community and industry. Our policies and procedures are customized to provide excellent customer services, ensure career opportunities to our employees and continuous support to our society.
Our Vision is to be Leaders in our activities, Innovative in our technology, Proactive in our management and Transparent in our dealings with clients.
Job Overview
Job Summary
Al Jaber Exchange is looking for an experienced accounting professional to join our team as a Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a recognized professional accounting qualification, a minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, and at least 2 years of UAE experience. Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and audit experience is required. Arabic speaking is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and accounting standards.
- Oversee audit-related work and coordinate with auditors.
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.
- Provide analytical and numerical insights to support decision-making.
- Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all financial records.
- Support the finance team with various accounting tasks.
Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate for this Senior Accountant vacancy in UAE must meet the following criteria:
Mandatory Qualifications
- Qualified accountant with a recognized professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA, etc.).
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Minimum 2 years of accounting experience in the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience in audit-related work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Arabic speaking is preferred.
How to Write a Strong CV for This Role
- 1Highlight your professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA) prominently.
- 2Showcase your 5+ years of accounting experience with specific examples of IFRS compliance.
- 3Include keywords like "Senior Accountant", "IFRS", "Financial Reporting", "UAE" for ATS.
- 4Detail your audit experience and financial statement preparation with specific examples.
- 5Keep it to 1–2 clean pages — recruiters scan in 30 seconds.
- 6Send your CV as a PDF to preserve formatting on every device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Accountant position?
To apply, send your CV to hr@ajex.ae with the subject line "Senior Accountant – UAE".
What is the most important requirement for this role?
The most critical requirements are a professional accounting qualification, 5+ years of experience with 2+ years UAE experience, and strong IFRS knowledge.
Is Arabic language required?
Arabic speaking is preferred but not mandatory.
What is the job location?
The position is based in the UAE.
When is the joining date?
We are looking for immediate joiners. Please ensure your availability before applying.
