Finance Intern

Middlesex University Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their finance team. This role involves daily accounting tasks, including maintenance of financial records, invoicing, and reconciliation. You will assist in preparing financial statements and ensure compliance with VAT regulations. Ideal candidates will have a foundational knowledge in accounting, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented mindset. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment while contributing to process improvements and supporting various financial projects.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years' experience in accounting field.
• Studying or completed undergraduate degree in Accountancy/Finance.

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of accounting books and records.
• Invoicing clients and managing A/R process.
• Assisting with quarterly VAT filing and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Accounting

Communication Skills

Math Skills

Organization Skills

Detail Oriented

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Accountancy/Finance

ACCA/CA/CPA/CIMA Qualifications

Tools

MS Office

Zoho

Job description

• We are looking for someone to join and support the team across a range of projects. Project that you would take ownership of would include:
• Daily maintenance of accounting books and records
• Daily posting of journal entries of cash and accrual transactions and ensuring all transactions are recorded and documented in accordance with company policies
• Invoicing clients and managing A/R process
• Petty-cash management and reconciliation
• Monthly reconciliation of general-ledger accounts; timely identification and resolution of the issues
• Assisting the Finance team with financial statement preparation and monthly closing for all entities
• Assisting with quarterly VAT filing and ensuring compliance with GCC VAT framework
• Assisting with annual audits
• Assisting with various ad hoc reports for management
• Monitoring and creating controls and suggesting process improvements
• Identify business opportunities by finding prospects and evaluating their position in the industry

Job Description

• We are looking for someone to join and support the team across a range of projects. Project that you would take ownership of would include:
• Daily maintenance of accounting books and records
• Daily posting of journal entries of cash and accrual transactions and ensuring all transactions are recorded and documented in accordance with company policies
• Invoicing clients and managing A/R process
• Petty-cash management and reconciliation
• Monthly reconciliation of general-ledger accounts; timely identification and resolution of the issues
• Assisting the Finance team with financial statement preparation and monthly closing for all entities
• Assisting with quarterly VAT filing and ensuring compliance with GCC VAT framework
• Assisting with annual audits
• Assisting with various ad hoc reports for management
• Monitoring and creating controls and suggesting process improvements
• Identify business opportunities by finding prospects and evaluating their position in the industry

Requirements

• Minimum 0-1 years' experience in accounting field
• Studying or completed undergraduate degree in Accountancy/Finance and/or qualifications in ACCA, CA, CPA or CIMA
• Outcome driven attitude
• Good communication skills
• Expertise in numbers and good math skills
• Good organization skills
• Detail oriented
• Proficient in MS Office & Zoho