ACCOUNTANT

Industry: trading and manufacturing industries (Mandatory)

To be considered for this role, you must have 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.

Only candidates residing in the UAE will be considered.

Required Qualifications:

1. Fair knowledge of accounting principles.
2. Good computer knowledge.
3. Excellent skills in Excel and other MS Office applications.
4. Knowledge of import and export letters of credit.
5. Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
6. Hands-on experience with general ledger and month-end / year-end closing processes.
7. Familiarity with accounting software; ERP system experience is an advantage.
8. Accuracy and attention to detail.
9. Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
10. Proficient in MS Office; advanced Excel skills are a must.

The successful candidate will report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for managing accounting activities including accounts payables, receivables, monthly financial statements, general ledger, bank reconciliation, petty cash, and VAT registration.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting records to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
2. Post, allocate, and reconcile general ledger transactions.
3. Verify bank statements and perform reconciliations with general ledger entries.
4. Update and maintain JV, general ledgers, and other financial transaction records (expenses, receipts, accounts payable) in the ERP system – Focus Net.
5. Ensure accurate financial and accounting transactions in the system. Maintain up-to-date accounting filing systems for vendors and customers.
6. Prepare monthly balance confirmations.
7. Ensure all sales transactions are correctly posted and allocated. Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
8. Process monthly payroll and ensure timely upload and payments.
9. Manage daily petty cash records and transactions.
10. Ensure cash deposits in CDM machines are posted correctly and allocated in the system.
11. Manage payment deposits into banks. Issue approved payments, cheques, bank transfers, and cash to vendors.