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Assistant Accountant Full Time
Assistant Accountant jobs in Dubai are increasingly in demand within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector. Modern Pharmaceutical is seeking finance professionals with experience in UAE corporate tax regulations, VAT compliance, accounts payable and receivable management, inventory accounting, bank reconciliation, and IFRS financial reporting. Candidates familiar with SAP accounting systems, Oracle ERP finance modules, cost accounting in the pharmaceutical industry, audit documentation, and cash flow management will contribute to maintaining financial accuracy and regulatory compliance in Dubai’s expanding healthcare market.
Key Responsibilities:
1. General Ledger Management
- Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards and internal policies.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Review GL transactions to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and completeness.
- Monitor and resolve open items, discrepancies, and variances.
2. Month-End and Year-End Closing
- Support month-end closing procedures including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reclassifications.
- Prepare financial schedules and reports required for closing.
- Assist in the preparation of trial balances and financial statements.
- Assist in any other closing related process
2. Teamwork & Reconciliation
- Ensure all Ledger, Sub-Ledger reconciliations are performed accurately and submitted within deadlines
- Support the Senior Accountant in handling various financial requests and reconciliation.
- Perform special tasks assigned by the Reporting Manager.
3. Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate financial information effectively to divisional teams when required.
- Coordinate with ABHC divisions to gather necessary financial data and supporting documents.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships across all levels within ABHC to provide necessary business support.
4. General Accounting Support
- Assist in internal and external audits by providing required financial documentation.
- Coordinate with AP, AR, Treasury, and operational teams to ensure proper flow of financial information.
- Review and correct errors or inconsistencies in financial entries related to GL Postings.
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in general accounting, preferably within a pharmaceutical or healthcare distribution or retail environment.
- Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Strong knowledge of financial policies, accounting standards, and local regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools such as BI.
A position as an Assistant Accountant at Modern Pharmaceutical in Dubai offers exposure to structured healthcare finance operations, compliance reporting, corporate taxation, budgeting support, and inventory cost control.
