Accountant

Accountant (Filipino National)

Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Department: Finance

Company: Najoom Al Jazeera

Employment Type: Full-Time

Nationality: Filipino Only

About the Role

Najoom Al Jazeera is seeking an experienced Filipino Accountant to join our Finance Department. The ideal candidate must have solid accounting experience within well-established shipping, freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain companies in the UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with UAE financial regulations while supporting the company's continuous growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and prepare journal entries.
• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP).
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with financial statements.
• Process supplier invoices and customer payments.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain proper financial documentation and records.
• Assist management with budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Filipino Nationality is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in the UAE.
• Mandatory experience in well-known Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, or Supply Chain companies within the UAE.
• Experience with companies such as Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Aramex, DHL, FedEx, UPS, DSV, DB Schenker, Kuehne+Nagel, Agility, GAC, or similar organizations is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT regulations.
• Experience using ERP systems and accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the automotive shipping industry.
• Experience handling high-volume financial transactions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.