General Accountant - Travel Industry

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking a reliable General Accountant in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The role involves managing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting management in maintaining a strong financial control environment.

The candidate will handle journal entries, reconciliations, month-end closing, VAT compliance, and supplier invoice reconciliation. Requires 2–3 years of accounting experience and UAE VAT knowledge, with proficiency in Excel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in travel or service industry.
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with travel booking systems and supplier reconciliation processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing tasks.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and budget analyses.
• Monitor expenses and assist in VAT returns and statutory reports.
• Verify and reconcile supplier invoices, especially travel bookings and services.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure accurate records.
• Support annual audits by providing schedules and documentation.
• Maintain filing and record keeping of financial transactions.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Tally

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/03/2025

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented General Accountant to join a well-established company in Al Ain. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support management in maintaining a strong financial control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle general accounting tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and budget analyses.
• Monitor company expenses and assist in preparing VAT returns and other statutory reports.
• Verify and reconcile supplier invoices, particularly related to travel bookings and services.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure accurate accounting records.
• Support annual audits by providing required schedules and documentation.
• Maintain proper filing and record keeping of all financial transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably within the travel or service industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and UAE VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with travel booking systems and supplier reconciliation processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving capabilities.

Disclaimer:Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such a request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl, please do call our office at [phone] or drop us a message on our website - www.blackpearlconsult.com.