Assistant Accountant

ZENA ENERGY DMCC; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company in Dubai is seeking a Financial Administrator. The role involves processing supplier invoices, payments, and maintaining financial records. A university degree and professional accounting qualification are required, along with proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Commerce, Economics, or related field is required.
• Professional Accounting qualification (ACCA or equivalent) at the intermediate level.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Corporate/Finance department.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Ensure proper registration of invoices in the system.
• Reconcile supplier accounts monthly.
• Prepare statutory returns and reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in ERP system

Proficient in MS Office

Education

University Degree in Commerce, Economics, or related field

Professional Accounting qualification (ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP System

MS Excel

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The position will involve providing financial, administrative and clerical support by ensuring payments are completed and expenses are controlled by receiving payments, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices according to established policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and accurate manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing Supplier invoices & payments
• Ensuring that all properly registered invoices are promptly posted in oracle
• Ensuring that expenses are charged to the correct distribution accounts by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries.
• Paying suppliers as per the agreed terms.
• Processing product invoices as per contract.
• Processing Credit and Debit Notes.
• Reconciliation of supplier accounts on a monthly basis.
• Processing staff imprest requests.
• Ensuring that all petty cash issued is supported with payment receipts and approvals.
• Maintaining physical and soft copies of payment documents.
• Ensuring that suppliers created in the system are legally registered with relevant Tax Authorities.
• Timely preparation and filing of Statutory returns
• Preparing a weekly receivable ageing report
• Receipting of customer payments.
• Preparation of schedules and reconciliations to be used for audits
• Preparing support schedules to support General Ledger balances.
• Any other duties allocated by the Management

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• University Degree (Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science: Economics, Actuarial Science or any other related field)
• Professional Accounting qualification e.g. ACCA or equivalent at the intermediate level.
• Proficiency in an ERP system
• Proficient in the use of MS office especially excel.

EXPERIENCE

Has worked for at least 1 year in a Corporate / Finance department.

COMPETENCIES

• A self-driven Individual
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A team player with an outgoing personality
• Quick to learn and adopt.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proactive, ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and multicultural setup.
• Ability to work beyond official working hours as and when the job demands.
• Good organization and planning skills.