Assistant Accountant

EthosEnergy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy service provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Accounts Specialist to manage vendor invoices, intercompany transactions, and VAT compliance. Candidates should possess strong accounting knowledge, 5+ years of experience in multinational environments, and proficiency in ERP systems. The role involves working with suppliers and banks to ensure smooth financial operations. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a large multinational.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Booking vendor invoices in ERP systems.
• Processing advance payments and vendor invoices.
• Performing reconciliations for supplier statements.
• Coordinating with Group Treasury and banks for payments.

Skills

Accounting principles

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations across multiple business units. The role involves managing vendor invoices, intercompany transactions, VAT compliance, reconciliations, and cash flow preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with ERP systems, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and banks.

Responsibilities

• Booking of vendor invoices in ERP systems.
• Processing advance payments and vendor invoices.
• Performing supplier statement of account (SOA) reconciliations.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve payment and invoice discrepancies.
• Handling intercompany recharge transactions and reconciliations.
• Coordinating with Group Treasury and local banks for payment processing and cash management.
• Posting journal vouchers (JVs) and maintaining accurate ledger entries.
• Updating fixed asset register and managing prepayment schedules.
• Preparing monthly payment runs for multiple business units.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensuring VAT compliance and timely filing of returns.
• Reviewing and approving staff expense reimbursements, posting invoices in iFlight, and processing payments.
• Preparing weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and VAT compliance.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Experience with cash flow, payments, and intercompany transactions.
• Good communication skills for dealing with suppliers and banks.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Experience

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a large multinational.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• General office environment.

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.