Accounting Specialist (UAE National)

American Bureau of Shipping; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist. The role involves preparing journal entries, assisting with financial analysis, and supporting the annual corporate budget compilation. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience and strong communication skills. This position requires proactive error prevention abilities and independence in tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of accounting and financial experience.
• Familiarity with ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Ability to handle communication with upper management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly recurring journal entries.
• Compile the monthly rolling forecast of profitability.
• Assist in the compilation of the annual corporate budget.
• Analyze Corporate client receivables.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

General ledger knowledge

Good communication skills

Proactive error prevention

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for journal entries and assisting in support of the accounting and reporting for the ABS Corporate Division.

What You Will Do :

• Preparation of monthly recurring journal entries.
• Preparation of overhead allocations.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Compilation of the monthly rolling forecast of profitability.
• Assist in the compilation of the annual corporate budget.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis on an as-requested basis.
• Analysis of Corporate client receivables.
• All other applicable duties as assigned by the Senior Financial Corporate Analyst.

What You Will Need :

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Requires a minimum of five () years of previous accounting and financial experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the latest spreadsheet or word processing software.

Knowledge of general ledger systems and subsystems.

Good communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with others, and the ability to communicate directly with upper management.

The ability to be proactive in preventing errors and detecting areas at risk, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Knowledge of financial reporting systems.

Ability to obtain familiarity with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships :

The incumbent reports directly to an accounting supervisor or manager. This position does not have any direct reports.