General Accountant - Contracting

DISTINGUISHED REAL ESTATE; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented accountant to manage financial transactions and ensure compliance with international standards. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing audit schedules, and collaborating with external auditors. You will analyze financial data to identify trends and discrepancies, while also recommending process improvements to enhance accuracy. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and grow your career in a supportive environment focused on financial excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in GL and Audit.
• Deep knowledge of general ledger processes and IFRS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions across entities.
• Assist in month-end and year-end financial close processes.

Skills

General Ledger Processes

Journal Entries

Reconciliations

Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Financial Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Yardi)

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Review and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
2. Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions across all entities in the group.
3. Identify discrepancies and investigate the root causes of variances.
4. Perform intercompany reconciliations and resolve differences.
5. Verify compliance with IFRS and company policies.
6. Assist in the month-end and year-end financial close processes.
7. Review journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
8. Collaborate with external auditors and provide necessary data for audits.
9. Analyze financial data to identify trends and anomalies.
10. Prepare and maintain audit schedules and support documentation.
11. Recommend process improvements to enhance financial accuracy.
12. Ensure proper classification and recording of transactions in the ERP system.
13. Overview of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
14. Monitor Accounts Payable and track all the postings.
15. Review, verify and submit the VAT reports monthly to the VAT Consultants for return filing.
16. Reconcile bank and prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements.
17. Revenue calculation and recognition on a regular basis.
18. Preparation of Schedule of Fixed Asset and Prepaid accounts on a monthly basis.
19. Preparation and recording of customer invoices and issuance of receipts.
20. Accounting of right of use assets (ROU), Lease liability and Investment Property Related Transactions.
21. Assist other Departments and Intercompany for project costing.

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or any relevant domain.

Experience: 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in GL and Audit domain.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of general ledger processes, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ensure accurate classification and compliance.
• Knowledgeable in ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Yardi) with strong MS Excel skills.
• Capability to interpret and analyze financial data, identify trends, and resolve anomalies.
• Expertise in preparing audit schedules, financial summaries, and reconciliation reports for stakeholders.
• Ability to investigate and resolve variances and discrepancies in financial records.
• Strong written and verbal communication to present audit findings and collaborate with external auditors.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines during month-end, year-end, and audit periods. Effective in working with different departments to gather and verify financial data.