Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Country: UAE

Location: Dubai

Job Purpose

To ensure accurate execution of daily accounting transactions, maintain up to date financial records, and support effective internal financial controls for reliable financial reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions including:

     - Supplier payments

    - Invoice creation

     - Sales receipts

     - Journal entries for accruals and prepayments

• Enter, retrieve, and maintain financial information using accounting systems
• Updates and maintains accurate records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and other financial data.
• Prepare and manage payment and receipt vouchers
• Archive and organize financial documents properly
• Support general ledger accounting functions
• Review and verify expense reports and escalate discrepancies to Finance Head
• Manage Accounts Receivable:

   - Issue invoices and refunds

    - Generate Statements of Account (SOA)

    - Reconcile accounts and monitor overdue balances

• Manage Accounts Payable:

    - Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments

   - Reconcile accounts

• Conduct month-end reconciliations and assist in month-end financial reporting
• Assist in preparing year-end financial reports
• Provide administrative support for maintaining accurate and up to date operations
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting 
• CPA or equivalent qualification is a plus
• 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong grasp of accounting principles
• Excellent knowledge with UAE & GCC regulations
• Excellent knowledge in VAT principals.
• Proficiency in Accounting software. SAP experience is a definite plus
• Proficiency in bookkeeping terminology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet tools
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• High degree of accuracy and confidentiality in handling financial and employee data
• Excellent Teamwork & communication skills
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Fluent written & verbal English communication.
• Internet research capabilities and software literacy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously