Senior Accountant "Chinese Speaker"

Job SummaryWe are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Senior Accountant (General Ledger) to support the Finance Manager in managing daily accounting operations across the UAE。This is a hands-on review and control role. You will own the integrity of the general ledger, verify expenses and supporting documents, support month-end and year-end closing, and oversee the day-to-day output of junior and outsourced accounting staff. The role suits someone with solid practical experience, strong logical thinking, and the ability to spot accounting, tax, or expense irregularities before they become problems.Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger & Accounting ReviewReview daily accounting entries and general ledger postings across all group entitiesVerify accounting accuracy, classification, and completeness of supporting documentsPrepare and review balance sheet schedules and account reconciliationsPerform intercompany reconciliations and support consolidationSupport monthly and year-end closing processes to agreed deadlinesExpense & Payment ReviewReview employee reimbursements and supporting documentation against company policyVerify the reasonableness and business justification of expensesIdentify abnormal or unusual expense patterns and escalate promptlyProvide practical cost-control and process-improvement suggestionsCoordinate with departments on missing or incomplete documentationTeam CoordinationReview bookkeeping completed by junior and outsourced finance staffFollow up on pending accounting matters and ensure timelines are metMaintain accounting discipline, filing standards, and documentation qualityProvide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job coaching to junior staffTax & Compliance SupportPrepare and support quarterly VAT return filing and reconciliationSupport UAE Corporate Tax compliance, including data preparation and filing supportMaintain documentation for related-party / intercompany transactionsPrepare audit schedules and act as a key point of contact during external auditReporting & Finance SupportAssist the Finance Manager with reporting and ad-hoc finance tasksPrepare accounting schedules and supporting filesAssist in improving finance processes, controls, and workflowsCoordinate with banks, vendors, and internal departments as requiredRequirementsEducationBachelor or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldACCA / CPA / CA / CMA — part-qualified or qualifiedExperience4–6 years of accounting experience, including at least 2-3 years at senior/reviewer levelUAE or GCC accounting experience Hands-on full-set accounting or GL ownership experienceGroup accounting experience Background in trading, technology or group companiesTechnical SkillsHands-on experience with SAP、Zoho; experience with comparable systems consideredWorking knowledge of IFRSUAE VAT: practical filing and reconciliation experienceUAE Corporate TaxMulti-currency accounting (AED / USD / CNY)Intercompany reconciliation and eliminationStrong Excel (pivot tables, lookups, large-volume data handling)Personal AttributesHigh attention to detail and a strong sense of ownershipSound accounting judgement; able to identify irregularities and ask the right questionsStrong communication and cross-department coordination skillsStable, reliable working attitude; able to meet closing deadlines under pressureLanguageBusiness-level English (required)Fluent Mandarin, spoken and written (required) — this role communicates directly with Chinese speaking staff and prepares reporting in both Chinese and English