Senior Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the finance team of our ambulatory surgery center in Dubai. You will own the day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and statutory reporting for a fast-growing, specialist surgical facility, ensuring accurate financials, strong controls, and compliance with UAE regulations. You will partner with clinical, revenue cycle, and procurement teams to support sound financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, and review sub-ledger postings for accuracy.
• Prepare management reports, variance analyses, and KPI packs (e.g., revenue per case, cost per procedure, and payer mix).
  
  
  

• Reconcile patient billing, insurance claims, and cash collections with the revenue cycle team.
• Monitor accounts receivable ageing, claim rejections, and denials; support recovery and provisioning for doubtful debts.
• Review payer contracts and rate schedules to confirm correct revenue recognition.
  
  
  

• Oversee accounts payable, including physician fees, implants, surgical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment vendors.
• Perform bank reconciliations and support cash flow forecasting.
• Manage fixed assets, including medical equipment capitalization, depreciation, and verification.
  
  
  

• Prepare and file VAT returns and support corporate tax compliance in line with UAE Federal Tax Authority requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Health Authority financial and licensing requirements where applicable.
• Coordinate with external auditors, prepare audit schedules, and resolve audit queries.
  
  
  

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting, and track performance against budget.
• Strengthen internal controls and document accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve finance processes within the ERP and billing systems.
• Mentor and review the work of junior accounting staff.
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CA) strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in healthcare (hospital, clinic, or surgery center preferred).
• Solid knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and UAE corporate tax.
• Experience with healthcare billing and insurance claims is a strong advantage.
• UAE experience is preferred.
  
  
  

• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in ERP and hospital information systems and advanced Excel.
• Ability to manage deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial and patient-related information.
  
  
  

• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package in line with UAE labor law.
• Health insurance, annual leave, and annual flight allowance.
• Professional development and certification support.
• The opportunity to help build finance operations at a growing specialist healthcare facility.