Accountant

Dubai International; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in construction accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in accounting software. This position involves preparing tax returns, managing balance sheets, and reporting on the company’s financial status.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience in construction accounting.
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Audit financial transactions and documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Accounting regulations knowledge

Education

BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree

CPA or CMA

Tools

FreshBooks

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Manage balance sheets and profit / loss statements
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations
• Work experience at least 2 years for constructions
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
• Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus