General Accountant

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily bookkeeping and maintain accurate accounting-system records.
• Process accounts payable transactions and prepare payment schedules.
• Process accounts receivable transactions, customer invoicing, payment allocation, and collections follow-up.
• Reconcile company credit card expenses and employee expense claims.
• Assist with payroll information, leave records, and end-of-service calculations.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Support month-end closing, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents and respond to auditor requests.
• Support VAT, Corporate Tax, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Liaise with vendors, customers, banks, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with management reports, financial analysis, and general finance and administrative duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Two to four years of accounting experience within the UAE.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, AP and AR, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• A driving licence is preferred.

Compensation

• Pay is AED 6,000 to AED 8,000 per month.

Workplace

• The role is performed in person at the office in Jebel Ali Industrial Area, Dubai.