Bilingual Accounting Associate (English/Chinese)

International Free Zone Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 annual leave days

Annual flight home

Life insurance plan

Medical insurance plan

Job summary

IFZA Dubai, part of the International Free Zone Authority, is seeking an Accounting Associate for the Shared Services Centre to support day-to-day bookkeeping and customer accounting. You will work with a team, ensure controls, and deliver accurate end-to-end service to IFZA customers.

The role requires 1-2 years accounting experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and a professional qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with 1-2 years accounting experience.
• Part or fully qualified professional accounting qualification from a recognized accounting body preferred.
• Native/Bilingual/Professional Chinese speaker (Mandatory)
• Detail orientated & organized
• Ability to operate effectively under demanding timelines

Responsibilities

• Processing transactions according to stated procedures and ensuring that all transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconciling invoices, statements of accounts, and investigating discrepancies.
• Posting accounting journal transactions in line with double entry bookkeeping.
• Creating and recording aging reports.
• Managing relationships and providing daily partnering support to customers on their financial packages.
• Implementing procedure documentation in line with internal controls and promoting operational efficiency.
• Ensuring all policies are complied with fully in accordance with the company.
• Acting as a competent contact person for various inquiries relating to your area of responsibility.
• Proactively identifying service delivery issues and taking appropriate action.
• Supporting standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within the SSC.
• Ensuring continuity of daily tasks.
• Overseeing the final preparation of financial statements for customers monthly.
• Giving regular updates to the team lead on progress.
• Assisting in and/or carrying out ad hoc tasks to support the business vision.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Mandarin speaker

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Professional accounting qualification (from recognized body)

Job description

IFZA Dubai, part of the International Free Zone Authority, is seeking an Accounting Associate for the Shared Services Centre to support day-to-day bookkeeping and customer accounting. You will work with a team, ensure controls, and deliver accurate end-to-end service to IFZA customers.

The role requires 1-2 years accounting experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and a professional qualification is preferred.