Accountant

• Prepare and record accurate journal entries in the general ledger based on daily transactions and supporting documentation. • Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. • Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements, intercompany balances, and general ledger accounts regularly. • Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in line with company policy. • Review and process invoices, staff claims, supplier payments, and petty cash transactions while ensuring adherence to approval workflows. • Ensure all accounting entries are backed by valid supporting documentation and follow standard chart of accounts. • Support the month-end and year-end closing process, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation calculations. • Collaborate with internal departments and business units to gather information for financial reporting and variance analysis. • Assist with preparation and coordination of internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations. • Adhere to internal control standards and recommend improvements to increase process efficiency and reduce financial risk. • Ensure compliance with applicable UAE VAT regulations and assist with VAT return preparation and reconciliations. • Support the fixed asset accounting process including additions, retirements, transfers, and depreciation. • Participate in the standardization of processes across shared services and recommend automation opportunities. • Maintain financial data integrity in the ERP system and coordinate updates with IT and finance teams. • Perform any additional finance-related tasks and special projects as assigned by the line manager or finance leadership. • Education and Certification • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce is required. Knowledge and Skills • Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and practices. • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.). • Knowledge of VAT and financial regulations in the UAE. • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with high accuracy. • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills. • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with cross-functional teams. • Familiarity with shared services or multi-entity accounting environments. Accountant benefit from having experience/competency in: • General ledger accounting • Accounts payable/receivable processes • Month-end closing • Financial reporting • UAE VAT compliance • Account reconciliation • ERP financial modules • Financial audits • Fixed asset accounting • Intercompany transactions Experience • 4+ years of experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within a shared services or healthcare organization in the UAE. • Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with cross-functional teams. • Familiarity with shared services or multi-entity accounting environments. • Experience/competency in general ledger accounting. • Experience/competency in accounts payable/receivable processes. • Experience/competency in month-end closing. • Experience/competency in financial reporting. • Experience/competency in UAE VAT compliance. • Experience/competency in account reconciliation. • Experience/competency in ERP financial modules. • Experience/competency in financial audits. • Experience/competency in fixed asset accounting. • Experience/competency in intercompany transactions.