Accountant

AppliedAI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology company in Abu Dhabi is looking for an experienced Accountant to oversee daily accounting activities and ensure timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and proficiency in accounting software like Xero and Quickbooks. Strong analytical skills and understanding of UAE regulations are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) as an Accountant or similar financial role.
• Thorough understanding of IFRS and GAAP.
• Knowledge of UAE's financial and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities and maintain general ledger.
• Ensure timely reporting of monthly financial information.
• Collaborate with accounting team for overall goals.
• Prepare VAT, WHT, CT declarations where applicable.

Skills

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent analytical skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Job description

About Us: The Applied AI Company (AppliedAI) is a pioneering AI technology company

headquartered in Abu Dhabi, committed to innovation and excellence in artificial intelligence solutions

in regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, government, and financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily accounting activities required to maintain the companys general ledger in all aspects.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure completion and review of all post-close reconciliations (main balance sheet account reconciliations). Ensure all balances are properly supported and documented.
• Collaborate with the other accounting department team members to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Prepare for and ensure a clean and timely year end audit. Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Ensure that the companys management principles, policies, and programs are consistently practiced.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconcile, analyze and maintain accurate balance sheet accounts
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Support monthly financial closing activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Drive process improvements and automate workflows for efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business processes
• Prepare the VAT, WHT, CT declarations where applicable

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience

Proven experience (3+ years) as an Accountant or in a similar financial role is required.

Prior experience using accounting softwares like Xero and Quickbooks.

Thorough understanding of IFRS and GAAP is required.

Knowledge of UAEs financial and tax regulations.

Skills

Fluency in English is required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word) is required.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills is required.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.