Accounting Assistant - Chinese speaker

IFZA Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

IFZA Dubai's Shared Services Centre is seeking an Accounting Associate to support day-to-day bookkeeping and customer accounting, coordinating with a team to deliver accurate end-to-end service. You will process transactions, reconcile invoices, post journal entries, and prepare monthly financial statements, while ensuring adherence to internal controls and company policies.

The role requires a degree in Accounting or Finance, 1-2 years of experience, and mandatory Chinese language proficiency;

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with 1-2 years accounting experience.
• Professional accounting qualification from a recognized body preferred.
• Chinese language proficiency is mandatory.
• Detail oriented and organized; able to operate under demanding timelines.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions according to procedures and ensure timely, accurate recording.
• Reconcile invoices, statements, and investigate discrepancies.
• Post accounting journal transactions in line with double entry bookkeeping.
• Create and record aging reports and assist in monthly financial statements.
• Provide daily partnering support to customers on their financial packages.

Skills

Chinese language proficiency

Detail oriented

Organized

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

As an Accounting Associate for the Shared Services Centre (SSC), the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting of IFZA customers, coordinating with a team of professionals, whilst complying with the organization’s policies and procedures and ensuring the necessary checks and balances are performed, in order to deliver an effective and efficient end to end service for customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Processing transactions according to stated procedures and ensuring that all transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconciling invoices, statements of accounts, and investigating discrepancies.
• Posting accounting journal transactions in line with double entry bookkeeping.
• Creating and recording aging reports.
• Managing relationships and providing daily partnering support to customers on their financial packages.
• Implementing procedure documentation in line with internal controls and promoting operational efficiency.
• Ensuring all policies are complied with fully in accordance with the company.
• Acting as a competent contact person for various inquiries relating to your area of responsibility.
• Proactively identifying service delivery issues and taking appropriate action.
• Supporting standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within the SSC.
• Ensuring continuity of daily tasks.
• Overseeing the final preparation of financial statements for customers monthly.
• Giving regular updates to the team lead on progress.
• Assisting in and/or carrying out ad hoc tasks to support the business vision.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with 1-2 years’ accounting experience
• Part or fully qualified professional accounting qualification (from a recognized accounting body) preferred
• Native/Bilingual/Professional Chinese speaker (Mandatory)
• Detail orientated & organized
• Ability to operate effectively under demanding timelines