Assistant Accountant

PT. Timika Bumi Mineral; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PT. Timika Bumi Mineral in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Accountant / Accounts Executive / Finance Executive to maintain the full set of books, perform general ledger reconciliations, and support the period-end close. You will report to the Finance Manager and collaborate with auditors and tax agents.

The role requires 2+ years of accounting experience, ERP proficiency, and strong Excel skills to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with local tax regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on general ledger and month-end closing experience.
• Ability to prepare trial balances, P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow schedules.
• Proficiency with mid-to-enterprise ERP systems and cloud accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full-set accounting and GL postings.
• Perform bank and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist in monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Prepare GST/SST/VAT filings and other tax compliance.
• Assist audit preparations and lead schedules.
• Monitor cash balances and oversee AR/AP functions.
• Develop advanced spreadsheet models for financial reporting.

Skills

2+ years experience

ERP proficiency

Spreadsheet modeling

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Accounting/Finance

Professional bodies (ACCA/CPA/CIMA/MIA) advantageous

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Xero

Quick Books

AutoCount

Job description

Assistant Accountant / Accounts Executive / Finance Executive Role Description

We are seeking a precise, analytical, and reliable Assistant Accountant / Accounts Executive / Finance Executive to take ownership of full-set book maintenance, perform critical GL reconciliations, and support period-end financial closing processes. In this mid-level finance role, you will report directly to the Finance Manager or Senior Accountant and collaborate closely with cross-departmental stakeholders, tax agents, and external auditors. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate ledger postings, managing month-end accruals and prepayments, preparing monthly management accounts, and overseeing operational AR/AP functions. Responsibilities include conducting bank and intercompany reconciliations, managing fixed asset registers, preparing GST/SST/VAT tax compliance filings, analyzing budget variance trends, and supporting annual audit preparation. Success in this position requires a solid understanding of financial accounting standards, proficiency in modern ERP systems and spreadsheet modeling, strong time management during month-end close cycles, and high professional integrity.

Qualifications Education & Credentials:

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; partial or full qualification in professional bodies (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent) is highly advantageous.

Full-Set Accounting & GL Management:

2+ years of hands-on experience managing general ledger functions, journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and monthly/quarterly closing procedures.

Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis:

Ability to assist in preparing trial balances, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow schedules, and basic departmental variance analysis.

ERP & Accounting Systems:

Proficient with mid-to-enterprise ERP systems and cloud accounting platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Xero, Quick Books, or Auto Count).

Tax Compliance & Statutory Regulations:

Practical knowledge of local direct and indirect tax regulations (e.g., GST/SST/VAT return filing, withholding tax, and basic corporate tax computations).

Audit Preparation & Schedules:

Experience preparing lead schedules, fixed asset register updates, and audit documentation files for external and internal auditors.

Reconciliations & Cash Flow Control:

Strong capabilities in executing complex bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and monitoring cash balances.

Advanced Spreadsheet Skills:

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and custom financial modeling formulas).

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

Clear written and verbal communication skills to liaise with auditors, tax agents, vendors, and non-finance department leads.

Professional Attributes:

Sharp analytical thinking, strong attention to detail, high ethical standards, and the ability to work under tight closing schedules.