Accountant

The Kanoo Group; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will ensure accurate financial processing, timely payments, and compliance with internal controls, coordinating with banks and internal teams to maintain smooth financial operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Tools

SAP FICO

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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.