General Ledger Accountant

Mirari Smart Technical Services LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services firm is seeking a dependable General Ledger Accountant to manage comprehensive accounting operations. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in engineering. Proficiency in Zoho Books and Quickbooks is essential, along with excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in general ledger accounting, preferably in engineering companies.
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Skills

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

3-5 years of general ledger accounting experience

Proficient in MS Excel

Fluent in English

Understanding of accounting principles

Education

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

Tools

Zoho Books

Quickbooks

Job description

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, preparing financial reports, supporting budgeting and closing processes, and helping ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions such as recording supplier invoices, processing payments, and reconciling sales receipts. Ensure complete procedures, accurate figures, clear accounts, and timely reporting.
• Responsible for reviewing employee expense reimbursements and various procurement expenses, preparing vouchers, and posting them in the ledger; promptly prepare accounting vouchers and post entries for reviewed original vouchers, accurately and timely entering them into the accounting system.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Responsible for detailed classification, accounting, and reconciliation of accounts receivable and payable, forecasting cash inflows/outflows, and monitoring liquidity.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, prepare adjusting and closing journal entries, set up accruals, and ensure completeness of financial records.
• Handle various tax-related tasks, conduct tax planning, and prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Improve financial documents and related reports and attachments to support external audits and other related work.
• Keep abreast of new changes in accounting standards and adjustments to accounting policies, and provide advice on accounting treatment for the company's financial statements and new business operations.
• Undertake ad hoc duties when assigned.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; with fluency in English and English can be used as a working language.
• 3-5 years of general ledger accounting experience; experience in Engineering companies is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software such as Zoho Books and Quickbooks.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong communication and coordination abilities, and a strong sense of responsibility and dedication.
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, taxation, auditing, and related policies.