Accountant Full Time

About the Role

Excelerate Energy UAE is seeking an experienced Accountant to support our growing business, primarily in the MENA region and Europe, with potential responsibilities extending to other global regions. This full-time position is based in Dubai, UAE.

You will work closely with Dubai-based and Finland-based Accounting senior management in collaboration with the Houston Accounting team to support, shape, and enhance our accounting operations, ensuring they align with the needs of our expanding business in MENA, Europe, and beyond.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Perform monthly closing of accounts including journal posting, accruals, and other financial entries in accordance with both International GAAP and US GAAP. Prepare and translate local financial accounts from IFRS to US GAAP and make sure all are aligned with the internal controls and global accounting process.

• Responsible for timely invoicing process of various revenue streams and support on suppliers’ payment process and communication.

• Handle monthly reconciliation of accounts including intercompany transactions. Prepare monthly Variance Analyses reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of reports.

• Assist in preparation and submission of the monthly, quarterly, annual tax filing which includes VAT, WHT and CIT and other filing compliance such as ESR.

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual audit including preparation of statutory accounts and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required
• MUST have Minimum of 3+ years of professional accounting experience in UAE
• Experience in financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS, with a comprehensive understanding of US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, particularly SOX 404.
• Knowledge of UAE tax regulations and compliance.
• Prior experience in Public Accounting is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency with SAP accounting software is highly desirable.
• Track record of multitasking and working collaboratively within a small team, in multicultural and multinational environment.