Jr. Accounts Executive

Element HR Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support finance operations in a logistics environment. The successful candidate will handle daily accounting tasks, accounts payable and receivable, and assist in financial reporting and audits. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce is required, along with 1-2 years of experience in the logistics sector. Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with accounting software like Tally or QuickBooks is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting experience, preferably in logistics.
• Basic knowledge of IFRS/GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions in accounting system.
• Verify supplier invoices and process payments.
• Issue customer invoices and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Reconcile freight bills and prepare bank deposits.
• Assist in generating financial reports and support audits.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Tools

MS Excel

Tally

QuickBooks

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to support our finance team in managing day-to‑day accounting operations for a logistics and supply chain environment. The ideal candidate should have strong numerical skills, basic accounting knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Accounting Tasks
  • Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system (AP/AR/GL entries).
  • Maintain accurate and up-to‑date accounting records and files.
  • Support month‑end and year‑end closing processes.
• Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Verify supplier invoices, check supporting documents, and match with LPO/GRN.
  • Process payments and maintain vendor reconciliation statements.
  • Track outstanding payables and assist in payment scheduling.
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Issue customer invoices (freight, warehousing, clearance, transportation).
  • Follow up with clients on outstanding payments.
  • Maintain AR aging reports and escalate long‑overdue accounts.
• Logistics‑Specific Duties
  • Reconcile freight bills, transportation invoices, warehouse charges, and customs‑related expenses.
  • Coordinate with operations teams to verify job costs and customer billing accuracy.
  • Assist with job costing and profitability reports for logistics operations.
• Banking & Cash Handling
  • Prepare bank deposits and reconcile bank statements.
  • Handle petty cash entries and maintain expense records.
• Reporting & Support
  • Assist in generating financial reports, MIS, and cost analysis.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules.
  • Provide general support to the Finance Manager as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience (preferably in logistics, transport, freight forwarding, or warehousing).
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables preferred).
• Experience with accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, ERP systems etc.) is an advantage.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong numerical aptitude
• Teamwork and coordination
• Time management
• Problem‑solving approach
• Integrity and confidentiality