General Accountant

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support month-end and year-end closing. You will ensure transactions are recorded and reconciled accurately.

The role requires strong knowledge of AP, AR, GL, VAT in UAE, and experience with ERP systems. You will coordinate with internal teams and auditors to deliver timely financial reporting and insightful analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Good understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Practical experience with AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax accounting requirements is preferred for UAE-based roles.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CA are an advantage but not mandatory, depending on seniority.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms is desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and reconciliation worksheets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger entries.
• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on payments.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure payments are properly recorded and supported.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules and documentation.
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of invoices, receipts, payment documentation, and accounting records.
• Assist with VAT-related accounting, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, particularly for UAE operations.
• Monitor petty cash and employee expense claims.
• Ensure transactions comply with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, customers, banks, and auditors on finance-related matters.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting or reconciliation issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

General accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CMA/CPA advantageous

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

MS Dynamics 365

Excel PivotTables

XLOOKUP

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented General Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, support month-end and year-end closing, and ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger entries.
• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on payments.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure payments are properly recorded and supported.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules and documentation.
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of invoices, receipts, payment documentation, and accounting records.
• Assist with VAT-related accounting, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, particularly for UAE operations.
• Monitor petty cash and employee expense claims.
• Ensure transactions comply with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, customers, banks, and auditors on finance-related matters.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting or reconciliation issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Good understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Practical experience with AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax accounting requirements is preferred for UAE-based roles.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CA are an advantage but not mandatory, depending on seniority.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms is desirable.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and reconciliation worksheets.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Financial analysis and reconciliation skills
• Strong numerical ability
• Good organization and time management
• Problem-solving skills
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to meet month-end and reporting deadlines
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and within a finance team