Accountant

Job Description

Accountant

Job Title: AccountantExperience: 3–4 years

Location: United Arab Emirates

Department: Finance & AccountingReporting To: Accounting Services ManagerJob SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented, organised, and proactive Accountant with 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience to manage day-to-day accounting activities for multiple entities.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable handling multiple priorities, managing high volumes of financial transactions, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records.The candidate should have practical experience in bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, payroll accounting, month-end closing, and financial reporting. A good understanding of UAE VAT compliance and experience in corporate tax preparation and filing will be an added advantage.Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, Zoho Books, or Oracle is preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong multitasking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy across multiple clients or entities.Key Responsibilities1. General Accounting and BookkeepingRecord and maintain accurate financial transactions across multiple companies and entities.Process and post sales invoices, supplier invoices, credit notes, expense claims, and other accounting entries.Prepare and post journal entries for routine transactions and month-end adjustments.Review supplier invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documentation, where applicable.Record multi-currency transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.Perform bulk invoice uploads and verify the accuracy of transactions posted in the accounting system.Maintain organised financial records and ensure all transactions are supported by appropriate documentation.2. Bank Reconciliations and TreasuryPerform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts and currencies.Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and accounting records.Process vendor payments, payroll payments, employee reimbursements, and other approved bank transfers.Record and reconcile corporate credit card transactions and petty cash balances.Monitor payment schedules and prioritise payments according to business requirements.Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances across related entities.3. Accounts Payable and Accounts ReceivableManage accounts payable activities, including invoice verification, payment processing, and supplier balance reconciliations.Monitor outstanding supplier balances and resolve payment discrepancies.Prepare and issue customer invoices and credit notes in accordance with contractual terms and client instructions.Prepare customer statements and assist with customer invoicing requirements.Monitor accounts receivable ageing reports and follow up on overdue customer balances.Coordinate with clients and vendors to obtain missing invoices, credit notes, and supporting documents.4. Payroll and Employee ExpensesCoordinate payroll processing and arrange salary payments through online banking platforms.Prepare and maintain payroll workpapers and ensure payroll entries are accurately recorded in the accounting system.Review employee expense claims and reimbursement requests against supporting documentation.Coordinate with payroll teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely processing and recording of payroll and reimbursements.5. Month-End Closing and Financial ReportingPerform month-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other adjusting entries.Prepare and update month-end schedules and supporting workpapers, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and lease liabilities, where applicable.Reconcile general ledger accounts, supplier balances, customer balances, bank accounts, and intercompany balances.Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and management accounts for review by the Finance Manager or Accounting Manager.Ensure timely completion of month-end activities and maintain accurate supporting schedules for all material balances.6. VAT, Corporate Tax, and Regulatory ComplianceEnsure supplier invoices and other relevant financial documents comply with applicable UAE VAT requirements.Assist in preparing VAT return working papers and compiling invoices, expense records, and supporting documentation for VAT filing.Coordinate with clients and internal teams to obtain the financial information and documents required for tax submissions.Support the preparation of corporate tax schedules and documentation for UAE Corporate Tax compliance.Maintain proper tax records and assist with responding to tax-related queries and information requests.7. Audit Support and DocumentationPrepare audit schedules, account reconciliations, and supporting workpapers for internal and external audits.Compile invoices, bank statements, contracts, payment records, and other supporting documents requested by auditors.Assist in preparing audit schedules for balance sheet accounts, including bank balances, receivables, payables, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and intercompany balances.Respond to audit queries and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to obtain the required information.Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation are properly organised and readily available for review.8. Client and Stakeholder CoordinationLiaise with clients to obtain missing financial information, invoices, statements, and supporting documents.Monitor client email communications and respond to accounting-related requests in a timely and professional manner.Coordinate with vendors, customers, payroll teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and payment issues.Manage competing deadlines across multiple entities while maintaining accuracy and service quality.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional Qualification CA, ACCA, CPA will be an added advantage3–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a UAE-based company, accounting firm, or multi-entity accounting environment.Practical knowledge of bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, and month-end closing.Working knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and VAT documentation requirements.Experience preparing audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers.Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, SAP, Zoho Books, Oracle, or similar platforms.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.Experience with UAE Corporate Tax preparation or filing will be an added advantage.Required Skills and CompetenciesStrong attention to detail: Able to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.Multitasking and prioritization: Capable of managing accounting activities across multiple entities and handling changing priorities.Organizational skills: Able to maintain structured records, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.Analytical and problem-solving skills: Able to investigate reconciliation differences and resolve accounting issues.Time management: Able to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and statutory deadlines.Communication skills: Able to coordinate effectively with clients, vendors, colleagues, and management.Adaptability: Comfortable working with different accounting systems, currencies, reporting requirements, and transaction volumes.Integrity and confidentiality: Able to handle financial and payroll information responsibly.