Finance Intern

Middlesex University Dubai; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dubai is seeking a finance assistant to support the team with various projects, including maintaining accounting books, invoicing clients, and assisting with financial statement preparation. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Accountancy or Finance and some experience in the field. Strong skills in communication, organization, and proficiency in MS Office and Zoho are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 0-1 years' experience in accounting field.
• Studying or completed undergraduate degree in Accountancy/Finance.
• Detail-oriented with good math skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the finance team across a range of projects.
• Maintain accounting books and records.
• Post journal entries and manage invoicing.

Skills

Outcome driven attitude

Good communication skills

Expertise in numbers

Good organization skills

Detail oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accountancy/Finance

ACCA, CA, CPA or CIMA

Tools

MS Office

Zoho

Job description

Job Description
The role offers real responsibilities from day one with specified projects to complete to add

real value to the Finance department. It is the perfect opportunity for an aspiring finance

professional to develop their skills and experience.

Job Tasks:

• 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