Accountant

Zayed Sports City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled professional to manage payroll activities and support accounting functions including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include payroll processing, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial accuracy and efficiency within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting and audit experience is required.
• Strong understanding of payroll, AR, and AP processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly/bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist with invoice generation and monitor customer accounts.
• Process vendor invoices and prepare payment runs.
• Maintain proper documentation and assist in audits.

Skills

Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements

Excellent communication skills

Well versed with accounting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting & finance or related field

Job description

Job Summary

This role will manage payroll activities, perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and support Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes. The role ensures accurate financial records, timely processing of transactions, and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Process monthly/bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, and benefits
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements related to payroll taxes and filings
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies

Bank & Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate variances
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger accounts
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities

Accounts Receivable (AR) Support

• Assist with invoice generation and customer billing
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding receivables
• Post receipts and perform AR reconciliations
• Support aging analysis and reporting

Accounts Payable (AP) Support

• Process vendor invoices and ensure proper approvals
• Prepare payment runs and maintain vendor records
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure timely and accurate payments

General Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain proper documentation and accounting records
• Assist in internal and external audits
• Prepare reports and schedules as required by management
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting & finance or related field
• At least 3-5 years Accounting and audit experience
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and periodicals
• Excellent communication skills
• Well versed with accounting tools.