Accountant

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Abu Dhabi is looking for an Accountant with over 4 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the UAE. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, supporting month-end closings, ensuring compliance with UAE VAT regulations, and assisting with financial reporting and audits. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and strong Excel skills. Contract duration is for up to 8 months in the utilities and energy services industry.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably with UAE experience.
• Experience with VAT regulations and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and filings.
• Coordinate with auditors during internal and external audits.
• Maintain proper documentation and financial records.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Job description

Job Code: 5675

Position Title: Accountant

Experience: 4+ years

Location: Abu Dhabi

Client: Utilities / Energy Services industry

Duration: Contract upto 8 months

Job Summary

The accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end closing, ensuring compliance with UAE financial regulations, and assisting in financial reporting and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Prepare financial statements and management reports
• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and filings
• Coordinate with auditors during internal and external audits
• Maintain proper documentation and financial records
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 2–5 years of accounting experience (UAE experience preferred)
• Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred

• ACCA / CPA / CMA (or pursuing)
• Experience in outsourcing or shared services environment