Accountant / Senior Accountant

Role Description The Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting execution, general ledger management, transactional reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations, assisting in monthly closings, and ensuring transactional compliance under UAE VAT guidelines.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. General Ledger & Day-to-Day AccountingRecord, verify, and post daily financial transactions (AP, AR, journal entries) in ERP systems.Maintain the General Ledger, ensuring proper cost-center allocation across operational business units.Perform monthly bank, vendor, and customer account reconciliations.2. Financial Reporting & Month-End ClosingAssist the Finance Manager in month-end and year-end financial closing schedules.Prepare trial balances, schedule of accounts, and draft preliminary profit & loss / balance sheet statements.Reconcile intercompany balances, schedules, and cross-border transactional entries.Maintain fixed asset registers and manage monthly depreciation schedules.3. Accounts Payable & Receivable ManagementProcess vendor invoices, ensure proper approvals, and prepare disbursement schedules.Track accounts receivable, generate customer statements, and follow up on outstanding collections.Maintain confidentiality of financial databases and execute regular data backups.4. Tax & Audit Operational SupportCollect, organize, and compile supporting documentation for UAE VAT filings.Support the Finance Manager during internal and external audit procedures by pulling requested ledger schedules, vouchers, and bank statements.Assist with document preparation for regulatory compliance and statutory record-keeping.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Accounting / Finance (B.Com) or semi-qualified accountant (CA Inter / ACCA candidate / CMA).Experience: 4 to 6 years of hands-on accounting experience in the UAE, ideally within logistics, or aviation services.Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems & MS OfficeTax Knowledge: Operational understanding of UAE VAT & CT rules and documentation requirements.Core Competencies: High attention to detail, strong numerical accuracy, independent problem-solving skills, and ability to meet strict month-end deadlines.