Assistant Accountant

Confidential Company; Dubai, Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking an Accounts Assistant to help maintain accurate financial records and support timely reporting for management decision-making. The role involves preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements by collecting data from multiple sources and ensuring accuracy.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting/finance experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, and familiarity with corporate or financial services environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• ACCA or CPA preferred.
• 1–3 years in accounting/finance roles.
• Experience in corporate/financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records ensuring timely and compliant reporting to support management decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements by compiling data from various sources and verifying accuracy.
• Conduct reconciliations of bank statements and general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure financial integrity.
• Support the accounts payable and receivable processes by verifying invoices, processing payments and tracking outstanding balances.

Skills

Financial reporting

Bank reconciliation

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records ensuring timely and compliant reporting to support management decision-making
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements by compiling data from various sources and verifying accuracy
• Conduct reconciliations of bank statements and general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure financial integrity
• Support the accounts payable and receivable processes by verifying invoices, processing payments and tracking outstanding balances

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field to demonstrate foundational knowledge of accounting principles.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA or CPA preferred to signify commitment to the accounting profession.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance roles, showcasing a practical understanding of financial processes.
• Experience in a corporate or financial services environment, preferably within a similar industry for better contextual understanding.