BLR WORLD Finance Assistant

BLR WORLD; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent consultancy in Dubai is looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to support their finance department. The ideal candidate will manage accounting transactions, ensure timely payments, and assist with financial reporting. Candidates should have a BSc in Accounting or Finance, experience with accounting software, and strong MS Excel skills. This role requires strong organization and confidentiality handling. It offers a full-time contracted position based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Work experience as an Accountant required.
• Knowledge of IFRS is essential.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting transactions, including payable and receivables.
• Ensure timely bank payments and handle reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and annual financial closings.

Skills

Accounting experience

Knowledge of accounting regulations

MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

Experience with accounting software

Education

BSc in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

Zoho

Job description

Finance Assistant BLR WORLD (Dubai UAE)

About BLR

BLR WORLD is an awardwinning talent consultancy for the culture entertainment and events sectors enabling organisations to plan staff and operate unique permanent and temporary visitor experiences with the very best people.

Our core services are HR Consultancy Recruitment Training and Operations. We find brilliant people create high performing teams design environments and training to help them thrive then manage them seamlessly on the ground. The result Oneofakind experiences delivered by energised and enthusiastic teams exceeding the highest standards.

About the role

We are seeking a detailoriented and highly organized Finance Assistant to support our finance department with daytoday financial tasks. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations including processing transactions maintaining financial records and assisting with reporting and budgeting activities

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions payable receivables manual journal entries
• Ensure timely bank payments handle all cash related reconciliation bank credit card P card etc.
• Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process
• Publish financial statements in time balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Assist with the monthly quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Follow up with the clients on the collection
• Assist with the computation of the taxes where applicable and prepare tax returns
• Assist with the internal and external audit of the financial transactions and documents
• Comply with financial policies and regulations

Candidate Requirements

• Work experience as an Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (IFRS)
• Handson experience with accounting software like Xeros Zoho
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• BSc in Accounting Finance or relevant degree

Soft Skills:

• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Good organizational and timemanagement skills
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

Location & Commitments

• Fulltime Contracted.
• Work 5 days a week (exibility on days according to project needs) 9 hours a day including a 1hour lunch break
• Office based Dubai