General Accountant

General Accountant – Medical Centre

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Healthcare / Medical Centre

Job Overview

We are looking for a General Accountant to join our medical centre in Sharjah. The ideal candidate should have solid accounting experience in the UAE, with previous experience in a medical centre, clinic, hospital, healthcare group, or similar healthcare organization.

The candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, handling accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, VAT-related records, and supporting monthly financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.

• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).

• Prepare invoices, receipts, payments, and journal entries.

• Perform bank, supplier, and account reconciliations.

• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on pending payments.

• Maintain proper records of expenses, petty cash, and supplier payments.

• Prepare monthly financial reports and accounting summaries.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.

• Maintain the General Ledger and supporting documentation.

• Assist with UAE VAT records, reporting, and compliance.

• Coordinate with external auditors when required.

• Maintain accurate and confidential financial records.

• Work closely with management and other departments regarding financial matters.

• Handle other accounting and finance duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 2–3 years of accounting experience in the UAE.

• Previous experience in a medical centre, clinic, hospital, or healthcare organization is required/preferred.

• Strong knowledge of UAE accounting practices and VAT regulations.

• Good understanding of AP, AR, General Ledger, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good command of English.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of medical/healthcare billing and insurance-related accounting is a strong advantage.

• Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.

Preferred Experience

Experience with:

• Medical centre / clinic accounting

• Healthcare revenue and expense reconciliation

• Insurance-related receivables

• Medical billing and collections

• VAT and UAE tax requirements

• Supplier and insurance company reconciliations

What We Offer

• Full-time position

• Professional working environment

• Opportunity to grow within the healthcare sector

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV through Indeed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED4,100.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own visa?

• Did you work before in healthcare in UAE ?

Experience:

• Worked in Healthcare UAE : 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person