Senior Accountant - Financial Control
Posted date [2026-08-27]
(ID: 50207)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Senior Accountant - Financial ControlJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Accountant - Financial Control
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Accounting
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Accountant - Financial Control in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is an experienced Accounting opportunity responsible for supervising financial accounting activities, general ledger control, payables, receivables, payroll verification, cash management and period-end closing. The role supports accurate financial reporting, disciplined budget control and compliance with approved accounting policies while ensuring that financial records remain complete, reconciled and ready for management review.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Accounting
Function: Accounting/Auditing
Salary: 18000-26000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Accountant provides both technical accounting oversight and day-to-day
supervision across core financial processes. The position ensures that ledger balances, supplier payments, payroll records, bank accounts, cost reports and budget controls are maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures. By strengthening reconciliations, identifying variances and improving financial controls, the role contributes directly to reliable reporting, cost discipline and sound financial decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and supervise accounting staff responsible for assigned financial activities and ensure work is completed in accordance with established standards.
* Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, confirming that accruals, adjustments and supporting entries are recorded accurately and on time.
* Review control accounts within the assigned area and ensure balances are properly maintained and reconciled with subsidiary and general ledgers.
* Examine cost reports to verify appropriate allocation of expenditure and investigate unusual or unexplained variances.
* Correct accounting discrepancies and follow up on outstanding reconciliation items before reporting deadlines.
* Apply budgetary controls at the pre-expenditure stage and verify that planned spending remains within approved financial limits.
* Monitor expenditure reports and escalate unauthorized or significant budget overruns for review.
* Verify supplier invoices against contractual terms, approved documentation and payment requirements before endorsement.
* Review payroll information for regular and off-cycle payments, ensuring that transactions are supported by authorized instructions.
* Confirm payroll expenditure aligns with approved budgets and request explanations where material variances occur.
* Administer company bank account activities in line with approved cash management procedures, credit limits and financial risk controls.
* Reconcile internal cash and banking records against bank statements and investigate differences promptly.
* Provide financial information required for preparation of departmental and section budgets.
* Support implementation of approved budgets, financial plans and accounting work programs.
* Investigate significant budget variances and provide management with clear supporting analysis.
* Ensure accounting activities comply with approved policies, processes, systems, procedures and relevant international standards.
* Contribute to departmental performance objectives through accurate financial reporting and timely completion of assigned accounting responsibilities.
* Identify opportunities to improve accounting controls, reporting methods and financial processing efficiency.
* Develop or introduce practical tools that strengthen accuracy, transparency and productivity within accounting operations.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO standards and recognized financial management practices.
* Prepare inputs for MIS reports, financial summaries and progress updates required by management.
* Maintain compliance with applicable HSE, sustainability and organizational governance requirements.
* Coordinate with internal departments, finance colleagues, management and other Group functions on accounting matters.
* Liaise with consultants, service providers, government agencies and other external parties when financial coordination is required.
* Train and develop assigned team members to strengthen technical accounting capability and operational performance.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline.
* Minimum 8 years of relevant accounting and financial control experience.
* Strong practical background in general ledger accounting, financial reconciliation, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
* Experience supervising month-end and year-end closing processes.
* Sound understanding of accrual accounting, control accounts and subsidiary ledger reconciliation.
* Demonstrated ability to review expenditure, identify variances and maintain effective budgetary control.
* Experience verifying supplier invoices, payroll transactions and financial payment documentation.
* Working knowledge of corporate banking activities, bank reconciliation and cash management controls.
* Strong understanding of accounting policies, internal controls and financial governance requirements.
* Ability to interpret financial data and present clear information to management.
* Experience supervising and developing accounting staff.
* Strong numerical accuracy, analytical judgment and attention to financial detail.
* Proficiency in accounting systems, ERP platforms, spreadsheets and financial reporting applications.
* Effective communication skills for coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
* Professional accounting certification is advantageous where applicable.
Skills Set
* General ledger accounting
* Financial accounting
* Accounts payable
* Accounts receivable
* Month-end closing
* Year-end closing
* Accrual accounting
* Balance sheet reconciliation
* Control account reconciliation
* Cost allocation
* Cost variance analysis
* Budgetary control
* Expenditure monitoring
* Supplier invoice verification
* Payroll verification
* Cash management
* Bank account administration
* Bank reconciliation
* Financial reporting
* MIS reporting
* Budget preparation
* Financial controls
* Accounting policies
* Internal controls
* ERP accounting systems
* Microsoft Excel
* Financial data analysis
* Audit readiness
* Team supervision
* Accounting process improvement
* ISO-aligned process controls
Why Join Us
This position offers experienced finance professionals the opportunity to manage critical accounting controls within a large and operationally complex organization. The role provides broad exposure to financial reporting, payroll, banking, budget management and cost control while creating a clear pathway to strengthen supervisory and financial governance expertise. Working within Abu Dhabi\'s established energy sector also offers long-term professional stability, exposure to large-scale financial operations and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in corporate finance processes.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a major integrated energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi with activities spanning exploration, production, processing, logistics and energy development. Its finance functions support large-scale operations through disciplined accounting, financial governance, cost management and reporting practices designed to maintain transparency, operational control and sustainable long-term value.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and supervise accounting staff responsible for assigned financial activities and ensure work is completed in accordance with established standards.
* Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, confirming that accruals, adjustments and supporting entries are recorded accurately and on time.
* Review control accounts within the assigned area and ensure balances are properly maintained and reconciled with subsidiary and general ledgers.
* Examine cost reports to verify appropriate allocation of expenditure and investigate unusual or unexplained variances.
* Correct accounting discrepancies and follow up on outstanding reconciliation items before reporting deadlines.
* Apply budgetary controls at the pre-expenditure stage and verify that planned spending remains within approved financial limits.
* Monitor expenditure reports and escalate unauthorized or significant budget overruns for review.
* Verify supplier invoices against contractual terms, approved documentation and payment requirements before endorsement.
* Review payroll information for regular and off-cycle payments, ensuring that transactions are supported by authorized instructions.
* Confirm payroll expenditure aligns with approved budgets and request explanations where material variances occur.
* Administer company bank account activities in line with approved cash management procedures, credit limits and financial risk controls.
* Reconcile internal cash and banking records against bank statements and investigate differences promptly.
* Provide financial information required for preparation of departmental and section budgets.
* Support implementation of approved budgets, financial plans and accounting work programs.
* Investigate significant budget variances and provide management with clear supporting analysis.
* Ensure accounting activities comply with approved policies, processes, systems, procedures and relevant international standards.
* Contribute to departmental performance objectives through accurate financial reporting and timely completion of assigned accounting responsibilities.
* Identify opportunities to improve accounting controls, reporting methods and financial processing efficiency.
* Develop or introduce practical tools that strengthen accuracy, transparency and productivity within accounting operations.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO standards and recognized financial management practices.
* Prepare inputs for MIS reports, financial summaries and progress updates required by management.
* Maintain compliance with applicable HSE, sustainability and organizational governance requirements.
* Coordinate with internal departments, finance colleagues, management and other Group functions on accounting matters.
* Liaise with consultants, service providers, government agencies and other external parties when financial coordination is required.
* Train and develop assigned team members to strengthen technical accounting capability and operational performance.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related discipline.
* Minimum 8 years of relevant accounting and financial control experience.
* Strong practical background in general ledger accounting, financial reconciliation, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
* Experience supervising month-end and year-end closing processes.
* Sound understanding of accrual accounting, control accounts and subsidiary ledger reconciliation.
* Demonstrated ability to review expenditure, identify variances and maintain effective budgetary control.
* Experience verifying supplier invoices, payroll transactions and financial payment documentation.
* Working knowledge of corporate banking activities, bank reconciliation and cash management controls.
* Strong understanding of accounting policies, internal controls and financial governance requirements.
* Ability to interpret financial data and present clear information to management.
* Experience supervising and developing accounting staff.
* Strong numerical accuracy, analytical judgment and attention to financial detail.
* Proficiency in accounting systems, ERP platforms, spreadsheets and financial reporting applications.
* Effective communication skills for coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
* Professional accounting certification is advantageous where applicable.
Skills Set
* General ledger accounting
* Financial accounting
* Accounts payable
* Accounts receivable
* Month-end closing
* Year-end closing
* Accrual accounting
* Balance sheet reconciliation
* Control account reconciliation
* Cost allocation
* Cost variance analysis
* Budgetary control
* Expenditure monitoring
* Supplier invoice verification
* Payroll verification
* Cash management
* Bank account administration
* Bank reconciliation
* Financial reporting
* MIS reporting
* Budget preparation
* Financial controls
* Accounting policies
* Internal controls
* ERP accounting systems
* Microsoft Excel
* Financial data analysis
* Audit readiness
* Team supervision
* Accounting process improvement
* ISO-aligned process controls
Why Join Us
This position offers experienced finance professionals the opportunity to manage critical accounting controls within a large and operationally complex organization. The role provides broad exposure to financial reporting, payroll, banking, budget management and cost control while creating a clear pathway to strengthen supervisory and financial governance expertise. Working within Abu Dhabi\'s established energy sector also offers long-term professional stability, exposure to large-scale financial operations and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in corporate finance processes.
About the Company
ADNOC Group is a major integrated energy organization headquartered in Abu Dhabi with activities spanning exploration, production, processing, logistics and energy development. Its finance functions support large-scale operations through disciplined accounting, financial governance, cost management and reporting practices designed to maintain transparency, operational control and sustainable long-term value.
