Summary
Sanad is seeking a Senior General Ledger Officer in Abu Dhabi to support accurate financial transaction recording and general ledger operations. The role covers journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, month-end closing, financial schedules, audit documentation, and ERP data accuracy. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of accounting, general ledger, or finance operations experience. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards is required; Oracle or SAP experience is preferred, and progress toward CPA, ACCA, or CA certification is an advantage.
The posting
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About the Role
The Senior Officer - General Ledger plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal policies, and financial controls. This role is responsible for the operational execution of journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities, guaranteeing the completeness and accuracy of financial data. The Senior Officer collaborates closely with the Finance team to support financial reporting, audit requirements, and ERP system data integrity, while maintaining proper documentation and compliance with internal controls.
Your Responsibilities
- General Ledger Transactions and Processing (40%): Prepare and post routine journal entries accurately and on time with appropriate documentation; record financial transactions within two working days; assist in maintaining GL accounts through reconciliations and balance validations; support accruals, provisions, and reclassification entries.
- Month-End and Period Closing Support (30%): Assist with month-end closing activities including preparing schedules, reconciliations, documentation; perform GL reconciliations within five working days after month-end; prepare trial balance support files and reports; coordinate with finance colleagues to ensure timely task completion.
- Financial Reporting and Documentation Support (15%): Help prepare financial schedules and supporting documents for reporting; maintain accurate audit and internal review records; support audit query responses under supervision.
- ERP System Data Accuracy (10%): Ensure data entry and postings in the ERP system are accurate; identify and report transactional errors; support system validation and participate in user testing as needed.
- Compliance and Process Adherence (5%): Adhere to established financial procedures, policies, and internal controls; maintain documentation for audit trails; suggest minor process improvements when possible.
Who we are looking for
We seek a qualified professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce, or a related field, with 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting, general ledger, or finance operations. Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards is required, with progress toward professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA) considered an advantage. Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, month-end activities, and exposure to ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP is preferred.
Key competencies include strong attention to detail, accuracy in financial data recording, effective use of ERP tools, compliance awareness, analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent planning and organizational abilities especially during closing cycles, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.