Accountant

NMC GROUP SERVICES.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC GROUP SERVICES. is seeking an experienced Accountant in Dubai to manage journal entries, month-end closing, and financial reporting in a shared services environment.

The role requires 4+ years in accounting within the UAE, strong ERP and VAT knowledge, and the ability to liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. You will support audits and drive process improvements in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce is required.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics) and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective communication to liaise with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with shared services or multi-entity accounting environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record accurate journal entries in the general ledger based on daily transactions and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements, intercompany balances and general ledger accounts regularly.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in line with company policy.
• Review and process invoices, staff claims, supplier payments and petty cash transactions while ensuring adherence to approval workflows.
• Ensure all accounting entries are backed by valid supporting documentation and follow standard chart of accounts.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing process including accruals, prepayments and depreciation calculations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and business units to gather information for financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.
• Adhere to internal control standards and recommend improvements to increase process efficiency and reduce financial risk.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and assist with VAT return preparation and reconciliations.
• Support the fixed asset accounting process including additions, retirements, transfers and depreciation.
• Participate in the standardization of processes across shared services and recommend automation opportunities.
• Maintain financial data integrity in the ERP system and coordinate updates with IT and finance teams.
• Perform any additional finance-related tasks and special projects as assigned by the line manager or finance leadership.

Skills

Accounting principles

ERP systems proficiency

VAT UAE knowledge

Deadline oriented

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Intercompany/multi-entity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record accurate journal entries in the general ledger based on daily transactions and supporting documentation
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements and reports
• Reconcile bank accounts vendor statements intercompany balances and general ledger accounts regularly
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in line with company policy
• Review and process invoices staff claims supplier payments and petty cash transactions while ensuring adherence to approval workflows
• Ensure all accounting entries are backed by valid supporting documentation and follow standard chart of accounts
• Support the month-end and year-end closing process including accruals prepayments and depreciation calculations
• Collaborate with internal departments and business units to gather information for financial reporting and variance analysis
• Assist with preparation and coordination of internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations
• Adhere to internal control standards and recommend improvements to increase process efficiency and reduce financial risk
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE VAT regulations and assist with VAT return preparation and reconciliations
• Support the fixed asset accounting process including additions retirements transfers and depreciation
• Participate in the standardization of processes across shared services and recommend automation opportunities
• Maintain financial data integrity in the ERP system and coordinate updates with IT and finance teams
• Perform any additional finance-related tasks and special projects as assigned by the line manager or finance leadership

Education and Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce is required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Knowledge of VAT and financial regulations in the UAE.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with high accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with shared services or multi-entity accounting environments.

Accountant benefit from having experience/competency in:

• General ledger accounting
• Accounts payable/receivable processes
• Month-end closing
• Financial reporting
• UAE VAT compliance
• Account reconciliation
• ERP financial modules
• Financial audits
• Fixed asset accounting
• Intercompany transactions

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within a shared services or healthcare organization in the UAE.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with shared services or multi-entity accounting environments.
• Experience/competency in general ledger accounting.
• Experience/competency in accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Experience/competency in month-end closing.
• Experience/competency in financial reporting.
• Experience/competency in UAE VAT compliance.
• Experience/competency in account reconciliation.
• Experience/competency in ERP financial modules.
• Experience/competency in financial audits.
• Experience/competency in fixed asset accounting.
• Experience/competency in intercompany transactions.