Corporate Accountant

Abu Dhabi Capital Group; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abu Dhabi Capital Group is seeking a qualified accountant to assist the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounting, reporting, and compliance with UAE regulations.

Responsibilities include GL postings, reconciliations, AP/AR, budgeting support, audit preparation, and ensuring documentation and controls. Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and 4–6 years of GCC experience, IFRS/VAT knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems such as MS Dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor1s degree in accounting or related field.
• 416 years of professional accounting experience in UAE/GCC.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT/IFRS and financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure timely recording of transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and schedules.
• Post GL entries, accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
• Support audits with schedules, documentation and responses to queries.
• Assist in budgeting, variance analysis, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and internal controls.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel proficiency

ERP/Accounting systems

GL accounting

Reconciliations

Payables and Receivables

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor1s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

MS Dynamics

ERP systems

Job description

This role will be responsible for assisting the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, payables, receivables, and compliance requirements of the Company. The role ensures timely and accurate recording of financial transactions, proper documentation, and alignment with applicable UAE regulations and internal finance policies

Core Tasks, Responsibilities and Authority:

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure all financial transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, schedules, and management information as required.
• Perform general ledger postings, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.
• Support external and internal audit processes by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to audit queries.
• Assist in preparing accurate information required for tax, statutory, and group reporting purposes.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Reconciliations

• Process supplier invoices, payment requests, and expense claims in accordance with approved policies and authority matrices.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including invoice issuance, customer account follow-up, and receipt allocation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, customer reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain complete and organised supporting documentation for all accounting entries and reconciliation

Budgeting & Financial Support

• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis across departments or business units.
• Monitor expenses, identify variances, and support the Finance Manager with financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide accurate financial data to support business planning, decision-making, and cost control activities.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations, applicable accounting standards, and internal finance policies.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of effective internal controls, accounting procedures, and approval workflows.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing, and retention of financial records for audit and compliance purposes.

Business Support

• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain required financial information, approvals, and supporting documents.
• Assist the Finance Manager in generating regular and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Work with the wider finance team to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.

Qualification and Core Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Additional training in IFRS, VAT, financial reporting, or ERP/accounting systems is an advantage.

Technical

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and general accounting principles.
• Experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, payables, receivables, and financial reporting.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial schedules.
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems. Preferably MS Dynamics.

Experience

• 4–6 years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience in general accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Experience in UAE or GCC accounting environment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, compliance and financial reporting.