Account Assistant

Company Description Roots Future Technical Services is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management company operating across the Middle East. Role Description Key Responsibilities1. General AccountingMaintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and general ledger.Record sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments and other financial transactions.Prepare journal entries, accruals, provisions and prepayments.Maintain proper supporting documentation for all accounting transactions.Prepare monthly trial balance and financial statements.Assist in monthly, quarterly and year-end closing.2. Accounts PayableVerify supplier invoices against purchase orders, delivery documents and approvals.Record supplier invoices and maintain supplier accounts.Prepare supplier payment schedules.Monitor outstanding supplier balances and payment due dates.Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.3. Accounts Receivable & CollectionsPrepare and issue customer invoices.Maintain customer accounts and monitor outstanding receivables.Prepare ageing reports and follow up on overdue payments.Coordinate with the project and commercial teams regarding billing and collections.Prepare regular collection and outstanding payment reports for management.4. Bank & Cash ManagementPerform regular bank reconciliations.Maintain petty cash and cash transaction records.Monitor company cash flow and upcoming payment obligations.Prepare cash flow forecasts and payment plans for management.Coordinate with banks regarding routine banking transactions.5. UAE VAT ComplianceMaintain VAT-compliant accounting records and supporting documents.Review input and output VAT transactions.Prepare VAT workings and VAT returns.Coordinate VAT filing and payment through the FTA portal.Ensure proper VAT treatment of purchases, sales, expenses and imports.Maintain records required for FTA inspection and audit.6. Corporate TaxMaintain accounting records required for UAE Corporate Tax compliance.Assist in calculating taxable income and Corporate Tax provisions.Prepare information and schedules required for Corporate Tax return filing.Coordinate with external tax consultants/auditors where applicable.Monitor Corporate Tax compliance deadlines.7. Payroll & Employee AccountsPrepare monthly payroll and salary schedules.Maintain employee advances, deductions and expense records.Coordinate with HR regarding employee-related payments.Assist with WPS payroll processing where applicable.Maintain proper payroll documentation.8. Audit & ComplianceCoordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.Prepare schedules and supporting documents required for audits.Ensure accounting records are complete and properly maintained.Assist management during financial and tax audits.Keep updated with UAE accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.Experience: 4 - 5 years of relevant experience required