Accountant Full Time NEW

Job Purpose

The Accountant supports the organization’s financial objectives by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with UAE laws and accounting standards. The role includes recording day-to-day accounting activities and requires strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality.

The Accountant reports to the EH Controller and assists with various finance projects and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, commerce, finance or a related field, plus a professional accountancy qualification.

Experience

• At least five years at a comparable level, including experience in an internationally active manufacturing or service company and multi-currency transactions.

Accounting Expertise

• Experience with supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, VAT calculations and inventory adjustments and reconciliations.
• Expertise must also cover payroll journals, employee benefits accounting and payroll reconciliations.

Compliance and Audits

• Knowledge of financial regulations and legislation; experience supporting internal and external audits, preparing statutory reporting packs and audit schedules and liaising with auditors.

Systems

• Advanced Excel skills, proficiency in financial reporting tools and Microsoft Office and working knowledge of accounting and ERP systems, especially Epicor.

Communication and Organization

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet month-end, year-end and statutory reporting deadlines.