Accountant

The Kanoo Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kanoo Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the Central Accounts function, covering accounting, banking, treasury, reconciliations, payroll-related activities, and accounts payable support.

You will ensure accurate financial processing, timely payments, proper reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls while collaborating with multiple departments and external banks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting and treasury experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and treasury operations.
• Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in SAP FICO and Microsoft Office 365; advanced Excel skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage Group bank accounts; coordinate with banks on guarantees and trade finance instruments.
• Process inter-bank and inter-company transfers, remittances, receipts, and approved payments.
• Coordinate cheque collections from customers.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and post related entries.
• Review general ledger accounts and reconcile inter-division and balance sheet accounts.
• Review cashier documents for accuracy and internal control compliance.
• Process salary deductions and HR-related payments; verify settlements.
• Process payment vouchers and supplier invoices.
• Provide accounting and payment support to departments.
• Assist Senior Finance Manager UAE & Oman with treasury duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reconciliation

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Tools

SAP FICO

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Overview:

We are looking for an Accountant to support the Central Accounts function in Abu Dhabi, with responsibility for accounting, banking, treasury, reconciliations, payroll-related activities, and accounts payable support. The role will ensure accurate financial processing, timely payments, proper account reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls.

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain Group bank accounts and coordinate with banks on guarantees, letters, trade finance instruments, and account administration.
• Process inter-bank and inter-company fund transfers, inward remittances, customer receipts, and approved bank payments.
• Coordinate cheque collection from customers.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and post related accounting entries.
• Review and maintain general ledger accounts and reconcile inter-division and balance sheet accounts.
• Review cashier supporting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Process salary and personal account deductions, employee-related payments, and verify final settlements prepared by HR.
• Process payment request vouchers and supplier invoices.
• Provide accounting and payment-related support to various departments.
• Perform other accounting and treasury-related duties as assigned by the Senior Finance Manager - UAE & Oman.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting and treasury experience, preferably within the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and treasury operations.
• Good analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in SAP FICO and Microsoft Office 365.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Teams.