Finance Associate

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks a finance professional to manage bookkeeping, prepare financial statements, and evaluate tax returns. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in financial advisory roles. This position offers competitive monthly salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in financial or business advisory services.
• Prior experience with VAT return preparation and submission.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping and prepare regular bank reconciliations.
• Gather financial information and ensure timely closure of client books.
• Prepare and process journals, ensuring correct treatment of accruals and prepayments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Perform bookkeeping and prepare regular bank reconciliations.

Preparing financial statements for various clients across different industries on a monthly and annual basis.

Preparing budgets and forecasts for various clients.

Gathering financial information, preparing documents, and ensuring the timely closure of the client's books.

Preparing quarterly VAT returns and providing related advisory support for clients.

Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.

Conducting technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.

Support the processing of invoices, employee expenses, and payments.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Contribute to the production of monthly management reports and annual statutory accounts.

Maintain a strong understanding of relevant accounting standards and ensure compliance.

Ensure all internal and external reporting deadlines are consistently met.

Conduct balance sheet reconciliations aligned with industry best practices.

Prepare and process journals, ensuring correct treatment of accruals and prepayments.

Perform variance analysis to support performance tracking and decision-making.

Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum 2 years' experience in financial or business advisory services.

Prior experience with VAT return preparation and submission.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Online).

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

Soft Skills:

Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to tasks.

Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple offices.

Additional Attributes:

Commercial mindset with an interest in business development and client relationship management.

Trustworthy, reliable, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.

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