Accountant

• Record and verify daily financial transactions, ensuring accurate entries in the accounting system and proper maintenance of the general ledger. • Manage accounts payable, including reviewing supplier invoices, verifying supporting documents, obtaining approvals, and processing payments within agreed timelines. • Maintain accounts receivable records, issue customer invoices, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue payments. • Prepare regular bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure that bank transactions are accurately reflected in the company’s financial records. • Reconcile supplier and customer accounts, resolve balance differences, and coordinate with relevant departments to address payment or invoicing issues. • Process employee expense claims, petty cash transactions, and reimbursements in accordance with company policies and approval procedures. • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations. • Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules to help management assess financial performance. • Support the preparation of VAT returns by reviewing transaction records, checking supporting invoices, and maintaining organised tax documentation. • Assist with corporate tax documentation, financial schedules, and filing requirements in coordination with the finance manager or appointed tax adviser. • Support payroll processing by verifying employee payment information, approved deductions, reimbursements, and payroll accounting entries. • Maintain fixed asset records and assist with depreciation calculations, asset reconciliations, and documentation of additions or disposals. • Monitor expenses against approved budgets, identify unusual transactions, and report significant variances to management. • Assist internal and external auditors by preparing requested schedules, providing supporting documents, and responding to accounting queries. • Maintain complete and organised accounting records, ensuring that invoices, receipts, contracts, and payment documents are readily available. • Follow internal financial controls, maintain confidentiality, and recommend practical improvements to accounting procedures. • Coordinate with purchasing, sales, operations, and other departments to ensure timely submission of accurate financial information. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution. • A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, or a similar role. • Previous UAE accounting experience preferred, particularly in handling day-to-day transactions, reconciliations, and month-end closing. • Sound knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation. • Familiarity with UAE VAT processes and corporate tax documentation, with the ability to coordinate effectively with tax advisers. • Practical experience in preparing bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, customer statements, and accounting schedules. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, and the preparation of financial reports. • Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or an ERP system. • Ability to review financial information carefully, identify discrepancies, investigate errors, and maintain accurate records. • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet reporting deadlines. • Good communication skills to coordinate with colleagues, customers, suppliers, auditors, and management. • A responsible and professional approach to handling confidential financial information. • Ability to work independently on routine accounting tasks while contributing effectively to the finance team. • Relevant professional qualifications or progress towards ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CA would be an advantage. • UAE degree equivalency/qualification recognition certificate preferred. Candidates should indicate whether their certificate is available, under application, or not obtained.