Junior Accountant - Group Accounts Payable Services

Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Accountant in Dubai, where you will play a vital role in ensuring timely processing and reconciliation of supplier invoices. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your accounting skills while working in a dynamic environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining accuracy in financial records, resolving disputes, and participating in process improvements. Enjoy a tax-free salary and travel benefits, making this an exciting opportunity to grow your career while experiencing the vibrant lifestyle of Dubai.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Discounts on flights

Discounts on hotel stays

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of experience in Core Accounts Payable functions.
• Degree in Finance or Accounts required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and prompt invoice processing for month-end closing.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Core Accounts Payable

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Office Automation Software

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounts

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Junior Accountant, you will ensure timely processing, accounting, and payments of supplier invoices, incentives, and refunds. You will carry out processing and reconciliation of transactions, providing assurance on completeness and accuracy through internal control and reviews. You will monitor movements in balances, ensure accurate reconciliations and accruals through reviews, and compile, monitor, and follow up on accounting and control reports from outstations, validating contents through appropriate analysis.

In This Role, You Will

1. Ensure accurate and prompt invoice processing to facilitate timely month-end closing. Review accruals to ensure timely payments.
2. Reconcile supplier statements to ensure correctness and validity. Perform regular reconciliations in line with policy, follow up, and resolve outstanding items.
3. Ensure validity of accounting to correct nominals.
4. Assist in reconciliation and analysis of relevant accounts, identifying anomalies or discrepancies within agreed timeframes, ensuring the company’s books reflect the correct transaction positions for the month.
5. Resolve disputes, queries, and discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Track and resolve recoverable balances within agreed timeframes to ensure timely recoveries.
7. Identify areas for improvement and actively participate in projects, system testing, and process changes to enhance business processes.
8. Support strategic department and finance initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Over 3 years of relevant experience in Core Accounts Payable functions.
• Degree in Finance or Accounts.

You'll Have An Edge If You Have

• Accounting knowledge, preferably from an airline background.
• Proficiency in office automation software like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Ability to work independently within an established framework.

Salary & Benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits, including discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide. For more information about our employee benefits, visit the 'Working Here' section on our website www.emirates.com/careers. Learn about living and working in Dubai in the 'Dubai Lifestyle' section.