GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain daily accounting transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, and journal entries.

• Maintain general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Prepare bank, supplier, customer, and other account reconciliations.

• Process invoices, expense claims, payments, and receipts.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Assist with preparation of profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow reports.

• Monitor outstanding customer and supplier balances and follow up on overdue payments.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.

• Ensure proper documentation and filing of accounting records.

• Assist with VAT calculations, VAT returns, and related documentation in accordance with UAE requirements.

• Support corporate tax compliance and provide financial information required for tax filings.

• Assist external auditors during annual audits and provide requested schedules and supporting documents.

• Ensure accounting transactions comply with company policies and applicable UAE regulations.

• Identify discrepancies, accounting errors, and unusual transactions and resolve them promptly.

• Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.

• Coordinate with management, banks, suppliers, customers, auditors, and other departments when required.

Requirements

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

• Typically 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the UAE.

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.

• Experience with accounting software such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or similar systems.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, and financial reporting.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple accounting tasks.

• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

• UAE experience is an advantage.

Work Location: In person