Accounts Assistant

Irwin & Dow Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional retail distribution company in Dubai is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Accounts Manager in daily bookkeeping tasks. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience in a retail setting and hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Key responsibilities include verifying daily sales, generating reports for management, and handling reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a retail company is mandatory.
• Proficient in accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accounts Manager with day-to-day bookkeeping.
• Check daily sales reports to ensure accuracy.
• Generate retail sales reports for management.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Based in Jebel Ali, the Accounts Assistant will report directly to the Accounts Manager of this large regional retail distribution company. The primary role will be to assist the Accounts manager with the day to day bookkeeping of the organisation and will require a minimum of two years similar experience supported by a Bachelors of Commerce qualification. Prior experience within a retail company is absolutely mandatory and candidates without this experience will NOT be considered.
Key accountabilities will be retail revenue and reporting which will encompass checking daily stores via cash, credit, gift vouchers, credit noted etc. against the daily closing reports in order to ensure that sales are registered correctly; posting adjustment entries in the ERP system, and the generation of periodical retail sales reports in order to satisfy the requirements of the company management as well as the mall management.
General reconciliation for banks, credit cards, staff uniforms and other sub ledger accounts; petty cash; archiving and account finalisation and audit are also part of the remit for the role.

Our client is looking for core competencies in problem solving, the ability to communicate clearly so that expectations and business goals are clearly understood and strong organisational skills with a clear attention to detail.

About The Company

Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors. Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region. Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy. Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates.