Accountant - JAFZA

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking a meticulous Accountant to manage financial systems and support overall financial health. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 2-3 years of related experience. As part of the finance team, the successful candidate will handle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in financial reporting, accounts payables, and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of VAT and local financial regulations required.
• Certifications such as CMA, CFA, CPA, or CA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions with accurate documentation.
• Conduct financial analyses including P&L statements and bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the finance manager on financial health assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related discipline

Tools

Financial software systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing financial administrative and clerical support ensuring accurate processing verification and reconciliation of invoices monitoring expenses and maintaining records in compliance with tax and accounting regulations. This role plays a key part in managing both accounts payable and receivable functions to support the overall financial health of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Review and record freight invoices ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  

• Conduct monthly analysis of research & development costs customer-wise outbound freight expenses and other income streams.
  

• Prepare supplier advances and pre-payment invoices in line with agreed payment terms.
  

• Enter all operational expenditure (OPEX) invoices into the accounting system and submit for review.
  

• Reconcile supplier accounts and prepare payment requests to ensure timely settlement of dues.
  

• Create Bank Payment Vouchers (BPVs) in the system aligned with each payment request.
  

• Compile import details from customs declarations for VAT reporting purposes.
  

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and secure necessary approvals.
  

• Assist in monthly closing activities and trial balance analysis.
  

Accounts Receivable

• Review suppliers payment requests and upload them to the banking portal for approval.
  

• Reassess and verify freight invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  

• Perform monthly analyses of outbound freight and customer-wise income data.
  

• Review and approve supplier invoices related to OPEX and prepayments.
  

• Manage and reconcile advance payments to suppliers regularly.
  

• Record monthly accruals and provisions for financial completeness.
  

• Conduct monthly A/R reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
  

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager on trial balance reviews and financial analysis.
  

• Maintain accurate records by creating and managing BPVs linked to payment requests.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Commerce Finance Accounting or a related discipline.
  

• Minimum 2 3 years of experience in:
  

  • Preparing Profit & Loss (P&L) statements balance sheets and cash flow reports.
    

  • Booking Accounts Payable invoices and performing supplier and bank reconciliations.
    

  • Managing the closing of Account Payables.
    

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
  

• Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Excel.
  

• Solid understanding of VAT and local financial regulations.
  

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
  

• Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
  

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