Financial Accounting Specialist (UAE National)
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About the Role
Union Insurance is looking for a Financial Accounting Specialist to maintain accurate financial records, support financial reporting, and ensure compliance with IFRS. The role involves general ledger entries, reconciliations, and audit support.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and ensure accurate financial records
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
- Perform bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Support preparation of financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow)
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards IFRS and internal controls
- Process and validate accounts payable and receivable transactions
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities
- Monitor financial transactions and identify discrepancies
- Support external and internal audit processes
- Prepare financial reports and management reports as required
- Maintain proper documentation and filing for audit trails
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) Preferred
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Overview
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
Roles & Responsibility
- Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and ensure accurate financial records
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
- Perform bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Support preparation of financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow)
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards IFRS and internal controls.
- Process and validate accounts payable and receivable transactions
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities
- Monitor financial transactions and identify discrepancies
- Support external and internal audit processes
- Prepare financial reports and management reports as required
- Maintain proper documentation and filing for audit trails
Pre requisite
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) Preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
Job Location
- Dubai, Business Bay
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