General Accountant

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

Job summary

A financial advisory firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled Accountant to manage financial reporting, compliance, and ledger oversight. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, overseeing audits, ensuring compliance, and managing accounts payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail, contributing to the optimization of financial processes and fostering accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage audit processes and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger and journal entries.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support external audits and ensure compliance.
• Assist in tax preparation and reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Accountant to manage financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and ledger oversight. This role ensures accuracy in financial records, supports audits, and optimizes accounts payable/receivable. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across all departments.
• Conduct account reconciliations and verify the accurate recording of financial transactions.

General Ledger Management

• Oversee the general ledger, ensuring journal entries are accurately recorded and posted in a timely manner.
• Review and analyze general ledger balances to ensure proper classification and coding of transactions.

Month-End and Year-End Closing

• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for management review and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary data and resolve any discrepancies.

Audit & Compliance

• Support external audits by providing required documentation and information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, tax regulations, and accounting standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of financial transactions and audit trails.

Tax Preparation & Reporting

• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate tax, VAT returns, and other local and federal tax filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax reporting in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budgeted figures and conduct variance analysis.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide financial improvement recommendations.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Review aging reports, manage collections, and ensure timely settlements with vendors and clients.