General Accountant

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai, UAE seeks a finance professional to handle end-to-end accounting duties in a fast-paced environment. The role covers invoicing, VAT, intercompany balances, and month-end closing, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least 2 years of UAE accounting experience, preferably in trading or commodity sectors. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• At least 2 years UAE accounting experience.
• Experience in trading/import-export or commodity business preferred.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and record supplier/customer invoices and other documents.
• Ensure correct accounting and tax treatment including revenue, COGS, and accruals.
• Allocate costs to sales and track gross profit.
• Record bank transactions and perform bank reconciliations.
• Perform SOA reconciliations with customers and suppliers.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Review UAE VAT and prepare VAT returns.
• Act as main user of the e-invoicing system.
• Record and reconcile inventory transactions.
• Participate in monthly and year-end closing.
• Assist with reconciliations, prepayments, accruals.
• Work with departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Perform other general accounting tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Deadline-oriented

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP accounting system

Job description

Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance & Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Review and record supplier/customer invoices and other documents in accordance with IFRS, tax legislation, and internal policies.

• Ensure correct accounting and tax treatment and recognition of revenue, COGS, expenses, prepayments, and accruals in accordance with regulations and internal policies.

• Correctly allocate purchase, freight, transportation, customs, and other trading costs to the relevant sales transactions; ensure accurate tracking of gross profit by sale/agreement.

• Record bank transactions based on bank statements and perform regular bank reconciliations. No payment processing.

• Perform regular customer and supplier SOA reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions (sales, purchases, loans, others), ensuring accurate balances between group companies.

• Review tax invoices and VAT treatment and prepare accounting data and supporting documents for UAE VAT returns.

• Act as the main accounting user of the e-invoicing system, including sending, receiving, and reviewing e-invoices and interaction with ASP.

• Record and reconcile inventory transactions and balances and ensure inventory-related costs are correctly reflected in the ERP system.

• Investigate inventory discrepancies in coordination with relevant departments.

• Participate in monthly and year-end closing in accordance with the Company's month-closing procedure.

• Prepare required reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and other closing adjustments.

• Work closely with the company's departments to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate recording of transactions.

• Perform other general accounting tasks as required

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or any related field.

• 2+ years of UAE accounting experience.

• Experience in trading/import-export or commodity business is preferred.

• Experience with an ERP/accounting system.

• Good knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax requirements.

• Good knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles.

• Good knowledge of UAE E-invoicing requirements.

• Good command of English, written and spoken.

• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines.