Accountant Financial Reporting - Dubai Holding Group Services- Emirati Only

Job Description

About Dubai Holding Group Services:

Group Services is Dubai Holding’s shared business services arm that provides consolidated business solutions in procurement, finance and human capital across the Group. With a commitment to talent, digital innovation and continuous improvement, it delivers best-in-class service, enhancing the Groups overall performance.

Group Services is dedicated to transforming operations, elevating service quality and cultivating specialized teams focused on excellence and innovation.

Group Services Comprises Of

Group Services Procurement delivers end-to-end value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contracting. Enabled by advanced technology, streamlined processes, strong governance, and data-driven insights, it ensures responsible sourcing, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Group Services Finance manages financial transactions, budgeting, and reporting to ensure strong fiscal health and cash flow. It empowers informed decision-making through insights that drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Group Services Human Capital manages the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a smooth journey from recruitment to offboarding while fostering a culture that values and supports people—the Group’s greatest asset.

Empowering Talent For The Future

Group Services’ greatest strength lies in its people; their collective capabilities serve as the driving force of the company. Dedicated to creating a vibrant talent hub where challenging the norm leads to innovation, collaboration fuels creativity and caring for people and partners cultivates strong relationships, Group Services aims to build a foundation for sustained success.

As a business that views success as a shared journey and celebrates every achievement along the way, Group Services offers the opportunity to grow, develop skills and make a meaningful impact.

Dubai Holding Group Services proudly supports a diverse portfolio of companies:

• Dubai Holding Real Estate
• Dubai Holding Entertainment
• Dubai Holding Community Management
• Dubai Holding Land Estates
• Dubai Holding Hospitality
• Dubai Holding Investments
• Dubai Holding Asset Management
  
  

Job Overview: The Accountant – Financial Reporting is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records by performing general ledger accounting tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting standards, supports audit processes, and collaborates with other finance functions to ensure the integrity of financial data. The position plays a key role in supporting the financial reporting process and contributes to the overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance department

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily General Ledger (GL) and reconciliation activities, ensuring accurate financial transaction recording and timely month/quarter/year-end closings.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and maintain strong internal controls.
• Analyze GL data to identify trends and variances, supporting accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and ensuring adherence to GAAP/IFRS and internal policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional finance teams and stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and improve reporting workflows.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen internal controls.
  
  

About you: The preferred candidate for this role should possess the following experience and credentials:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field
• Working towards Professional Certifications preferred (CA, CPA, ACCA)
  
  

Experience: 1–2 years experience in financial reporting and GL close; strong grasp of financial controls and governance; operationally strong with a customer-centric mindset; ability to multitask in fast-paced environments. Prior experience in finance shared services and the Middle East is preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Fusion, Workday
• Experience in tools and technologies such as ARCS, BlackLine, RPA and AI-driven analytics etc.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles (GAAP/IFRS)
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strategic orientation
• Customer focus
• Intrapreneurial thinking
• Talent focus and employee centricity
• Process excellence and execution focus
• Innovation
• Team leadership
  
  

About the Benefits: At Dubai Holding, were committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered Classification: Internal workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.

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