Senior Accountant

Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.

We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.

We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

Job Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Accounting Operations of the business across several countries. This role acts as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions and adherence to company policies and relevant regulations. The position plays an important role in month-end close, reconciliations, treasury & tax activities and payroll administration.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all journal entries are properly prepared and supported.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations - Banks, payroll, intercompany, advances, deposits, etc.
• Review Balance sheet schedules for AP and AR.
• Manage daily bank operations, including processing payments, recording receipts, and monitoring cash balances. Ensure accurate and timely bank reconciliations
• Support treasury activities such as cash forecasting, liquidity monitoring, and fund transfers.
• Oversee payroll processing in coordination with HR, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely disbursements.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure correct accounting of salaries, allowances, end-of-service benefits and related accruals.
• Ensure compliance with various labour laws, WPS requirements and internal HR/Finance policies
• Assist in preparing financial reports, schedules and analysis for management and auditors.
• Support annual audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and applicable financial regulations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable laws/regulations
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing best practices
• Ensure ongoing personal development

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA Qualified accountant
• 3-5 years of experience preferably in the Consulting industry
• Strong knowledge of month end processes, tax and payroll
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead a team
• Experience working with cross regional teams
• Engineering Consultancy experience preferred

Why join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to out-perform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

Through our progressive, lively and collaborative environment, we identify, foster and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• Great career opportunities with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career.
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program.
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Internal and external training opportunities where do you want to take your career? Well help you get there!
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture