Financial Accountant – Payroll, GL Accounting

KAYALI

Financial Accountant managing GL accounting, payroll, and financial reporting activities at KAYALI. Ensures compliance with IFRS and internal accounting requirements.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeDubai • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and maintain the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
Prepare detailed balance sheet schedules and perform monthly account reconciliations with proper supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.
Perform SL/GL reconciliations and maintain Fixed Asset Register.
Maintain lease schedules and calculate right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities.
Record lease-related journal entries and ensure proper financial statement disclosures.
Oversee the expense management tool and ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of employee expenses.
Perform regular reconciliation of expense accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Manage payroll accounting, ensuring accurate posting of payroll journals.
Calculate and record employee provisions and accruals (bonus, leave, EOS, pension, etc.).
Manage End-of-Service / Pension accruals and ensure compliance with local labor laws.
Perform monthly reconciliation and prepare detailed schedules of all payroll-related accounts.
Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Act as a key point of contact for auditors and respond to audit queries in a timely manner.
Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of accounting records in line with company policies and audit requirements.
Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax regulations (VAT/Corporate Tax where applicable), and statutory reporting obligations.
Assist in reviewing accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
Monitor adherence to delegated authority matrix and company financial policies.
Work effectively within ERP systems, ensuring proper use of financial dimensions and cost allocations.
Support system enhancements, process automation initiatives, and reporting improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional certification ACCA, CA required.
5–8 years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate environment.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting framework.
Proficient with MS Excel and understanding of system integration.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
Find Your Magic Days
Volunteer Day
Professional Development Days
Birthday leave
Employee discounts Kayali products
Product gifting
Egg Freezing Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

General Ledger managementmonth-end closingyear-end closingjournal entriesaccrualsreconciliationspayroll accountingfinancial statement preparationexpense managementinternal controls

Soft Skills

attention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillstime management

Certifications

ACCACA