Accountant Full Time NEW

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Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities.
• Record and review journal entries, invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate General Ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Ensure all transactions are properly documented and recorded on time.
• Verify accounting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized physical and digital financial records.

Full Accounting Cycle

• Handle activities throughout the full accounting cycle.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with accruals, provisions, adjustments, and closing entries.
• Monitor account balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure accounting records remain accurate and up to date.

Month-End Closing

• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Prepare and post necessary journal entries and adjustments.
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts before closing.
• Prepare supporting schedules and financial information.
• Review outstanding accounting items and coordinate their resolution.
• Ensure closing activities are completed within established deadlines.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Prepare management reports, accounting schedules, and financial summaries.
• Review financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring activities.
• Analyze financial data and highlight significant variances.
• Provide accurate financial information to management when required.

IFRS & UAE VAT Compliance

• Maintain strong compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Apply appropriate accounting principles while recording and reporting financial transactions.
• Support UAE VAT compliance and related accounting activities.
• Assist with VAT documentation, reconciliations, and filing requirements.
• Ensure financial records support applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Follow company accounting policies and internal controls.

ERP & Technology

• Use ERP and accounting software for financial transactions and reporting.
• Work with systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Maintain accurate accounting data within ERP systems.
• Embrace new technology and AI-enabled tools that improve accounting efficiency.
• Support process automation and digital improvements where appropriate.
• Maintain data accuracy and security when using technology solutions.

Reconciliations & Audit Support

• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors when required.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting financial documentation.
• Respond to audit queries and assist with implementing recommendations.
• Maintain proper records for audit and compliance purposes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in a Senior Accountant role is an added advantage.
• Experience in construction, dewatering, engineering, or contracting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle.
• Good knowledge of the month-end close process.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software such as:
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Sage
  • Similar accounting systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Comfortable adopting new technology and AI-enabled accounting tools.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Good organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a finance team.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.