General Accountant - Travel Industry

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl is seeking a reliable General Accountant to join our family-owned business in Al Ain. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of UAE accounting experience, preferably within travel and tourism, with strong knowledge of day-to-day accounting operations and financial documentation.

This role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to coordinate with banks, suppliers, and customers. You will support monthly closings, prepare basic reports, and ensure records are accurate and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3 years UAE accounting experience.
• Experience in travel agency, tourism, or travel-related industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and UAE practices.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates based in the UAE preferred; willing to work in Al Ain.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial documentation.
• Prepare invoices, vouchers, receipts, and other documents.
• Reconcile bank accounts and cash transactions.
• Monitor receivables and payables and follow up as needed.
• Assist with monthly financial closing and basic reports.
• Maintain records of expenses, income, and transactions.
• Assist with budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, and expense tracking.
• Coordinate with banks, suppliers, customers on accounting matters.
• Ensure records are organized and supporting documents are maintained.
• Assist with VAT documentation and UAE compliance.
• Support management with financial information, reports, and analysis.
• Handle other accounting and admin duties as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliation

Financial reporting

VAT knowledge

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

UAE accounting practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented General Accountant to join a family-owned business in Al Ain. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of accounting experience in the UAE, preferably within the travel and tourism industry, with good knowledge of day-to-day accounting operations and financial documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, receipts, payments, and expenses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial documentation.
• Prepare invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, and other accounting documents.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash transactions, and other financial records.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and conduct necessary follow-ups.
• Assist with monthly financial closing and preparation of basic financial reports.
• Maintain proper records of expenses, income, and business transactions.
• Assist with budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, and expense tracking.
• Coordinate with banks, suppliers, customers, and other relevant parties regarding accounting matters.
• Ensure accounting records are properly organized and supporting documents are maintained.
• Assist with VAT-related documentation and other UAE accounting compliance requirements.
• Support management with financial information, reports, and analysis when required.
• Handle other accounting and administrative duties related to the business as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience in the UAE.
• Previous experience in the travel agency, tourism, or travel-related industry is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of general accounting principles and UAE accounting practices.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple accounting tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.
• Willingness to work in Al Ain.