Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant

the african builder; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The african builder is seeking a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant to provide administrative and accounting support to the finance team in the United Arab Emirates. The role covers processing invoices, payments, reconciliations, records, and daily finance activities to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.

The position requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, plus experience in accounts payable/receivable and basic accounting

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience in finance, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general administration.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, MS Office, and accounting software.
• Strong numerical, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and financial deadlines.
• Professional, organized, proactive, and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and accounting support to the finance team.
• Maintain accurate financial records, accounts, and supporting documentation.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and verification of financial transactions.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, statements, and supporting documents.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Monitor invoices, payments, outstanding balances, and other finance-related items.
• Maintain organized accounting files and financial documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, customers, and other parties on finance-related matters.
• Provide general administrative support for accounting and finance activities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

Role Description

A Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant provides administrative and accounting support to the finance team, assisting with financial transactions, invoices, payments, reconciliations, records, and daily finance activities. The role helps ensure accurate and timely processing of financial information and smooth finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and accounting support to the finance team.
• Maintain accurate financial records, accounts, and supporting documentation.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and verification of financial transactions.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, statements, and supporting documents.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Monitor invoices, payments, outstanding balances, and other finance-related items.
• Maintain organized accounting files and financial documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, customers, and other parties on finance-related matters.
• Provide general administrative support for accounting and finance activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in finance, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general administration.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles, MS Office, and accounting software.
• Strong numerical, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and financial deadlines.
• Professional, organized, proactive, and team-oriented approach.