Finance Specialist

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

Job summary

A financial services company in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional to monitor project budgets, manage invoicing, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and is fluent in English. Familiarity with accounting software and knowledge of financial principles are essential. This role involves working closely with both clients and suppliers to ensure timely transactions and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to handle large volumes of information with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting and experience with international clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, compare expenses, and prepare reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions in QuickBooks.
• Prepare payment orders and execute payments in online banking.
• Track earnings and ensure timely payments to employees and freelancers.
• Prepare invoices and monitor their payment status.
• Identify unnecessary expenses and propose optimization measures.
• Ensure timely payments and receipts with clients and suppliers.
• Maintain and update internal accounting documentation.
• Participate in regular reports on financial health.
• Verify the accuracy of bank transactions.

Skills

Fluent English

Accounting software familiarity

Attention to detail

Knowledge of budgeting and financial accounting

Experience with online banking

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Project Budget Control: Monitor project budgets, regularly compare planned and actual expenses, and prepare reports.
• Entering Operations in QuickBooks: Ensure accurate and timely recording of project and payment transactions.
• Preparing Payment Orders in Online Banking: Verify the accuracy of payment details and ensure timely execution of payments.
• Managing Employee and Freelancer Payments: Track earnings, compensations, and ensure timely payments.
• Issuing Invoices to Clients: Prepare invoices and monitor their payment status.
• Cost Efficiency Analysis: Monitor the use of company resources, identify unnecessary expenses, and propose optimization measures.
• Managing Accounts Receivable and Payable: Ensure timely payments and receipts, and communicate with clients and suppliers regarding settlements.
• Document Control: Maintain and update internal accounting systems, ensuring the correctness and completeness of documentation.
• Preparing Financial Reports: Participate in the preparation of regular reports on project status and the company’s financial health.
• Bank Transaction Reconciliation: Verify the accuracy of transactions and record them in the system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Fluent English.
• Familiarity with accounting software.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial accounting principles.
• Ability to handle large volumes of information with attention to detail.
• Experience with online banking and knowledge of basic banking operations.
• Knowledge of accounting and experience with international clients is a plus.