General Accountant

M I R A L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced General Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE tax regulations, and proficiency in both Russian and English. Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, managing financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping processes.
• Good understanding of inventory and fixed assets accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger with accurate financial transactions.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Perform reconciliation of bank statements and accounts.

Skills

General accounting

Cost accounting

IFRS

UAE VAT

Corporate Income Tax

Fluency in Russian

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Odoo

SAP Business One

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced General Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial records in compliance with applicable accounting standards and UAE regulations. The role requires strong knowledge of general accounting, cost accounting, IFRS, and local tax requirements, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments and support both internal and external audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
• Record vendor invoices in the accounting system and manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Issue customer invoices in accordance with contract terms and ensure proper revenue recognition
• Perform regular reconciliation of bank statements and statements of accounts
• Process employee expense claims and ensure compliance with company policies
• Manage inventory accounting, including stock movements and valuation
• Account for tangible and intangible fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
• Calculate cost of goods sold and perform cost accounting and cost analysis
• Ensure timely recognition of expenses, including accruals, prepaid expenses, provisions, and cost allocations
• Support tax accounting processes, including UAE VAT and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) compliance
• Ensure adherence to IFRS principles and company accounting policies
• Facilitate internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit queries
• Perform other ad-hoc accounting and finance-related tasks as required by Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, bookkeeping processes, and accounting principles
• Good understanding of cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and tax accounting
• Knowledge of IFRS standards
• Working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Income Tax regulations
• Experience with accounting systems such as Odoo and SAP Business One is an advantage
• Fluency in both Russian and English (written and spoken)

Benefits

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems and processes
• Result-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills