Senior Accountant

General Overview:

We are hiring for our client, a leading organization within the insurance sector, seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance and reporting team. This is a strong career opportunity for a finance professional with expertise in IFRS reporting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced corporate environment.

The role will play a key part in supporting financial reporting, IFRS 17 implementation activities, reporting automation, and audit coordination, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across finance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and management reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
  
• Assist in developing and maintaining IFRS 17 workflows, reconciliations, accounting policies, and reporting templates
  
• Build and enhance IFRS 4 to IFRS 17 reconciliation processes and automation initiatives
  
• Develop chart of accounts mappings, ledger postings, and reporting structures aligned with IFRS requirements
  
• Participate in reporting process automation and data transformation initiatives using MS Office automation tools
  
• Analyze financial data, variance reports, and reporting metrics to support management decision-making
  
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audit and reporting requirements
  
• Support regulatory reporting activities and respond to financial data requests when required
  
• Assist in preparing dashboards, management presentations, and ad hoc financial analyses
  
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on reporting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance governance
  
• Support operational readiness activities, reconciliations, and reporting controls
  

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
  
• Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CA are highly preferred
  
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit roles
  
• Strong knowledge of IFRS reporting standards, including IFRS 17 exposure
  
• Prior experience within insurance, financial services, or multinational environments is highly desirable
  
• Arabic speaker is mandatory
  
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills with attention to detail
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly advanced Excel and reporting automation capabilities
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a deadline-driven environment
  
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and reporting transformation initiatives