Accountant

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ghobash Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced finance professional to oversee financial reporting, general ledger management, and budgeting processes. You will ensure accurate statements, timely reporting, and strict compliance with regulatory standards while supporting department heads with budgeting insights.

Key tasks include month-end and year-end closings, tax preparation, and collaboration with audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Oracle required; CA Articleship candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported.
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and support to department heads during the budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal financial regulations.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Process invoices and payments accurately and on time.
• Manage and track accounts receivable ensuring timely collection of payments.
• Prepare and file tax returns in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Stay updated on tax regulations and ensure the company’s tax practices are compliant.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Identify trends and variances from budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA Articleship (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports.
• General Ledger Management
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
  • Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded filed and reported.
  • Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
• Account Reconciliation
  • Reconcile bank statements and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly.
  • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
  • Provide financial analysis and support to department heads during the budgeting process.
• Compliance & Audit
  • Ensure compliance with local state and federal financial regulations.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Process invoices and payments accurately and on time.
  • Manage and track accounts receivable ensuring timely collection of payments.
• Tax Preparation & Filing
  • Prepare and file tax returns in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Stay updated on tax regulations and ensure the companys tax practices are compliant.
• Financial Analysis
  • Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making.
  • Identify trends and variances from budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications :

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience:

• 5 years experience in a similar role

Skills & Abilities:

• Oracle experience is a must
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• CA Articleship candidates will be preferred

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time