Accountant

Role Purpose:

To perform accounting tasks of Finance Operations: Bank transactions, Bank Reconciliation Statements, Maintaining Petty cash, ePayment support, Etisalat payments and extend support to functions of Accounts Payable, Receivable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Budgeting.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Bank Transactions: tracking of cash and cheque deposits, bank transfers, direct deposits in the bank statement to ensure accuracy of recording all the transaction and report the bank balance to Sr. Accountant / Chief Accountant.

2. Bank Reconciliation Statements: Review bank transactions in bank statement and DCAA GRP Books, raise issues to Sr. Accountant / Chief Accountant, follow-up bankers for transaction for such issues, assist Sr. Accountant / Chief Accountant for the preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements on a monthly basis.

3. Petty Cash: Maintenance of petty cash on imprest basis, file records and vouchers according to the petty cash policy of DCAA. Arrange bills / invoices, prepare petty expenses report, obtain approvals and submit to chief accountant payable for the reimbursement of petty cash when it reaches the minimum level.

4. Travel on official assignments abroad: Assist Sr. Accountant / Chief Accountant for arrangement during staff traveling within the country or abroad for Bilateral Agreements meetings, Training, Conferences, Seminars etc regarding their allowances, tickets and hotel accommodation. Coordinate with EK, DNATA, Hotel Companies for tickets and hotel accommodation and arrange LPO with Procurement for purchase the same.

5. Accounts Payable – Etisalat Payment: To make Etisalat Payments on a monthly basis; arrange bills, review for any excess charges, review Etisalat Account Statement, report any issues to Admin section and prepare report for payment to Chief Accountant.

6. Revenue Collection Reports, ePayment reports: Assist Senior Accountant / Chief Accountant to prepare bank acknowledgement slips for the collected cash and cheques for the deposit in the revenue bank account of DCAA; to review DCAA Smart Services transactions and ePayment.

7. Filing & Documentation: Filing of the copies of receipt vouchers, bank pay-in slips, collection reports, bank transfer advice and other collection related documents in proper files and to ensure accessible to management and auditors any time.

8. Ensure compliance with non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, as well as DCAA security policies, to safeguard both government and DCAA confidential information. Address and rectify any ISR audit findings, promptly report security incidents, and engage in ongoing security awareness training to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

9. Perform any job-related activities as requested by the Head of Section.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications:

• Higher Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.

Certifications:

• GRP FINANCE" MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets and General Ledger).

Professional Experience:

• At least one (1) years’ working experience in financial accounts