General Accountant – LM – 0925- 6

Lift Mart; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Mart is seeking a General Accountant to manage daily accounting operations, maintain accurate ledgers, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations and company policies.

The role covers accounts payable and receivable, bank and vendor reconciliations, payroll support, collections, and the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements, with cross‑department collaboration. Familiarity with IFRS and UAE VAT is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of UAE accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in Odoo and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and maintain ledgers.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, invoicing and collections.
• Prepare and post journal entries in compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and vendor account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements.
• Support management with cash flow and expense reports.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and banks.
• Liaise with sales, operations, and procurement for financial data.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

IFRS knowledge

UAE VAT

Odoo

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Odoo

MS Excel

Job description

The General Accountant is responsible for managing daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and UAE regulations. This role covers accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, payroll support, collections, and preparation of financial reports to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and maintain ledgers.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and collections.
• Prepare and post journal entries in compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and vendor account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements.
• Support management with cash flow and expense reports.
• Compliance & Controls
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations, including filing and record-keeping.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and statutory requirements.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Payroll, Petty Cash & Collections
• Assist in preparing payroll and related reports.
• Manage petty cash disbursements and reconciliations.
• Assist in accounts-related matters such as collection follow-ups and payment submissions.
• Coordination
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and banks.
• Coordinate with other departments (sales, operations, procurement) for financial data.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ accounting experience (UAE experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Odoo) and MS Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.