Accounting Assistant (UAE Nationals Only)

Zurich Insurance Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Company is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support finance-related activities in Dubai. This role involves performing ledger tasks, preparing financial analyses, and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements. Candidates should be pursuing an accounting qualification and have at least one year of relevant experience. The position promises a conducive environment for growth and contribution.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an accounting qualification.
• Minimum 1 year experience in accounting or finance support role.

Responsibilities

• Perform ledger tasks: accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Prepare expense analysis of allocated cost centres.
• Support treasury related administrative and accounting tasks.

Skills

Business Acumen

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Creative and innovative mindset

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Data Literacy

Digital Literacy

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Zurich Middle East is part of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s largest and most experienced insurers. Our mission is to help our local community understand and protect themselves from risk both locally and globally.

In-Line with our Emiratization strategy, Zurich is looking to hire Emirati talents who are aspiring to develop and grow their career within the insurance industry. Working with global, diverse, and inclusive teams, we aim to guide and support you to unleash your skillset, explore your passions and make a positive impact beyond your role – Let's Grow Together

Reporting to Financial Controller, M.E, as Accounting Assistant you are expected to perform and support finance-related activities related to Financial Accounting, Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Group Re, Planning, FinOps and Performance Management. Ensure that all tasks and procedures are completed to achieve key business objectives and efficient stakeholder management internally and externally.

Job Accountabilities

As Accounting Assistant, your role will involve :

• Performs close related ledger tasks, e. g. accruals, provisions, balance sheet reconciliations, and journals postings as per local requirements.
• Conducts administrative activities, e.g. employee pension plan support and credit card related tasks.
• Preparing financial survey and analysis.
• Preparing expense analysis of allocated cost centres.
• Provides required support on treasury related administrative and accounting tasks.
• Prepares, updates, and maintains assigned reports and databases.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that accounting, finance-related activities, vendor, data inventory processes, and procedures are followed and completed in line with Group as well as external requirements.
• Recommends and implements procedural process changes to enhance operating efficiency.

Job Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need :

• Pursuing an accounting qualification
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an accounting or finance support role.
• Finance & Accounting
• Expense Management
• Finance Operational Management

Functional Skills :

• Business Acumen
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Data Literacy
• Digital Literacy

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?