Accountant

Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority is seeking an entry-level Accountant to perform and support a range of accounting and financial activities. You will maintain financial records, assist with budgets and year-end processes, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

The role involves processing supplier invoices, payroll data, journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of periodic financial reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or an equivalent qualification.
• 0-2 years of working experience in same field.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, verify accuracy and enter into accounting system.
• Prepare payment orders and monitor payment due dates.
• Collect monthly payroll data and record payroll journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and review account balances.
• Record and post journal entries to the General Ledger (GL).
• Assist in preparing the trial balance and monthly/annual closing activities.
• Verify payroll accuracy and prepare monthly payment files.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required supporting documents.
• Prepare periodic financial reports related to accounts and submit by deadlines.
• Review and verify financial documents, expense receipts, and purchase documents for accuracy.
• Process payments including salaries, allowances and bonuses, cheques, transfers, and other disbursements with supporting documents.
• Ensure petty cash controls and reconciliation; review supporting documents.
• Adhere to Information Security Policy and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking

Job description

Job description

Perform and follow up on various accounting and financial activities and processes, including organizing and updating financial records and data, and preparing and processing payment, collection, and invoicing transactions in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and regulations. The position also contributes to the preparation and review of estimated budgets, programs, and activities with financial implications, as well as the preparation of year-end accounts and financial and analytical reports. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data and compliance with applicable financial policies and regulations, while carrying out any other related duties.

• 1- Process supplier invoices, verify their accuracy, and enter them into the accounting system.
• 2- Prepare payment orders and monitor payment due dates.
• 3- Collect monthly payroll data and accurately record payroll journal entries.
• 4- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and review account balances.
• 5- Record and post journal entries to the General Ledger (GL).
• 6- Assist in preparing the trial balance and performing monthly and annual closing activities.
• 7- Verify payroll accuracy and prepare monthly payment files.
• 8- Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide the required supporting documents.
• 9- Prepare various periodic financial reports related to the accounts of organizational units and submit them to the direct supervisor in accordance with established procedures and the approved financial system within the specified deadlines.
• 10- Review and verify financial documents, expense receipts, and purchase documents to ensure their accuracy and that the amounts correspond to the actual value prior to payment.
• 11- Process various types of payments, including payments, operating expenses, salaries, allowances and bonuses, cheque issuance, bank transfers, and other disbursements, maintain the related supporting documents and records, and prepare the corresponding accounting entries electronically or manually in accordance with the applicable system.
• 12- Ensure compliance with controls and procedures related to petty cash, follow up on its reconciliation before the end of the financial year, and review and reconcile petty cash and temporary advance supporting documents on an ongoing basis in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and approved financial policies.
• 13- Perform all assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Information Security Policy and maintain the confidentiality of information within the scope of the granted access rights.
• 14- Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the position as assigned.

Academic Qualifications and Specialization: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, or an equivalent qualification in a related field.

Years of Experience: 0-2 years of working experience in same field.