Accountant

WMS MIDLLE EAST; Deira; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage daily accounting operations. Responsibilities include overseeing accounts receivable, processing vendor invoices, and payroll calculations for local teams. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance and have 5-7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in SAP and accounting software is essential. Strong communication and leadership skills are preferred. This role supports an innovative environment aimed at enhancing financial processes.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in Accounts/Finance department.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software.
• Familiarity with Indian Taxation and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost centres and projects in SAP.
• Oversee vendor invoice approval and payments.
• Review general ledger reconciliations weekly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Tally ERP

Oracle Financials

Zoho Books

Job description

About WMS (www.wmsspl.com) WMS, a multinational company headquartered in the UAE, drives digital transformation through innovation, building trust and fostering strong relationships with customers and strategic partners. As a SAP Gold Partner, WMS specializes in a wide array of SAP products including SAP Business One, SAP Business ByDesign, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP CAC, and SAP Fieldglass. The company provides expert professional services, supported by an experienced project management office (PMO) and skilled consultants to ensure successful project delivery. WMS also offers dynamic post-implementation support governed by strict SLAs, enabling clients to maintain seamless business operations and focus on core objectives.

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Tagalog speaking candidates preferred

Job Overview:

The Accountant is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with statutory regulations, and timely execution of financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Invoicing

• Manage cost centres, projects, accounts, and users in SAP and MARI.
• Create and maintain project and customer contracts within MARI.
• Generate and process invoices for projects, support, and subscriptions.
• Track contract renewal dates and ensure timely billing.
• Review vendor contracts to ensure alignment with customer contracts.
• Manage SAP AMC renewals.
• Process SAP orders through the SAP portal in coordination with relevant teams.

Accounts Payable Processing

• Issue purchase orders (POs) to vendors.
• Oversee vendor invoice approval and ensure timely processing of due payments.
• Post intercompany journal entries as required.
• Share accounts payable reports weekly with the Finance Director for payment processing.

Invoice Verification & Contract Coordination

• Review weekly financial entries and prepare proforma invoices for customers.
• Cancel proforma invoices upon generation of tax invoices.
• Verify documents received for contract creation; coordinate with departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate posting to accrual and deferred accounts related to projects.

Reconciliations

• Review general ledger (GL) reconciliations weekly.
• Oversee bank, vendor, and customer account reconciliations.
• Monitor and reconcile open vendor and customer balances.
• Ensure petty cash reconciliations align with internal records.
• Maintain accurate reconciliation of deferred and accrued accounts.

Periodic Reviews & Controls

• Monitor open accounts receivable and on-account receipts/payments.
• Review payment due list for the upcoming 30 days.
• Verify employee reimbursements posted in SAP against actuals.
• Ensure timely completion and sharing of KRAs by team members.
• Manage team responsibilities, task assignment, and define clear roles in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Payroll Management

• Calculate and verify monthly payroll for India and UAE teams.
• Track employee advances and ensure proper adjustments against monthly salaries.
• Compute gratuity and full & final settlements upon HR request.

Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CA Inter/MBA preferred).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in Accounts/Finance department.
• Proficiency in Tally ERP, SAP, Oracle Financials, Zoho Books, or other accounting software.
• Strong command of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros, etc.).
• Familiarity with Indian Taxation (GST, TDS, Corporate tax), Statutory Compliance, and Companies Act.
• Understanding of IFRS / IND AS is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines, multitask, and work under pressure.
• Leadership and team management abilities.