General Accountant

Al Rayhan Real Estate; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate company in Sharjah is seeking a General Accountant to manage all accounting functions and ensure compliance with UAE regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, a minimum of 2 years of experience in the UAE real estate sector, and strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of AED 4,000 – AED 4,500 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in the UAE real estate sector.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain precise financial records for property sales, rentals, and leasing activities.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Handle payroll processing on schedule and manage petty cash transactions.
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders for smooth financial operations.
• Monitor and control costs, expenses, and supplier accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT and corporate tax filings in coordination with auditors.
• Manage cheque and cash deposits, including post-dated cheques (PDCs), bounced cheques, and hold cheques.
• Perform bank reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Support CRM-related financial activities, ensuring accurate integration of accounting data.

Skills

General Accounting

Financial Reporting

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Payroll Processing

Bank Reconciliation

VAT Filing (UAE)

Corporate Tax Compliance (UAE)

Real Estate Accounting

CRM Systems (Accounting Integration)

Petty Cash Management

Cheque Handling (PDCs, Bounced Cheques, Deposits)

Cost Control & Expense Monitoring

Audit Coordination

Supplier Account Management

Attention to Detail & Accuracy

Problem-Solving Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: General Accountant

Industry: Real Estate

Salary: AED 4,000 – AED 4,500

The ideal candidate will manage all accounting functions, ensuring compliance with company policies and UAE regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all accounting transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain precise financial records for property sales, rentals, and leasing activities.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Handle payroll processing on schedule and manage petty cash transactions.
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders for smooth financial operations.
• Monitor and control costs, expenses, and supplier accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT and corporate tax filings in coordination with auditors.
• Manage cheque and cash deposits, including post-dated cheques (PDCs), bounced cheques, and hold cheques, with proper follow-up and documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Support CRM-related financial activities, ensuring accurate integration of accounting data with the company’s CRM system.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in the UAE real estate sector.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter for consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED 4,000 – AED 4,500 per month

Skills

• General Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Payroll Processing
• Bank Reconciliation
• VAT Filing (UAE)
• Corporate Tax Compliance (UAE)
• Real Estate Accounting
• CRM Systems (Accounting Integration)
• Petty Cash Management
• Cheque Handling (PDCs, Bounced Cheques, Deposits)
• Cost Control & Expense Monitoring
• Audit Coordination
• Supplier Account Management
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Time Management