Junior Accountant

Elite East Paradise Sea Cargo Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite East Paradise Sea Cargo Services LLC in Dubai seeks a Junior Accountant for a full-time, on-site role. You will record transactions, maintain ledgers, prepare invoices, and assist with accounts payable and receivable for sea cargo.

You will reconcile bank statements, support month-end and year-end closings, and help generate basic financial reports while ensuring accurate cost tracking and adherence to internal controls.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–3 years of continuous accounting experience with a single shipping employer.
• Strong foundation in basic accounting and bookkeeping and familiarity with invoices and ledgers.
• Education in Accounting, Finance or related field; knowledge of industry processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions and maintain ledgers for the shipping operation.
• Prepare invoices and support accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
• Reconcile bank statements and assist month-end/year-end closings.
• Help produce basic financial reports and ensure cost tracking accuracy.

Skills

2-3 years accounting experience

Shipping industry experience

MS Excel

Journal entries

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Accounting

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Job description

Company Description

Elite East Paradise Sea Cargo Services LLC is a dedicated partner for clients seeking reliable and seamless sea cargo solutions. The company focuses on efficient, secure, and timely movement of goods across international waters, serving a wide range of commercial customers. Team members work in a dynamic, logistics-driven environment with exposure to global trade processes and industry best practices. Joining Elite East Paradise Sea Cargo Services LLC offers opportunities to contribute to streamlined operations and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced maritime services setting.

Role Description

The Junior Accountant will support the finance team with daily accounting and bookkeeping activities in a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Responsibilities include recording financial transactions, maintaining ledgers, preparing invoices, and assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable. The role also involves reconciling bank statements, supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, and helping prepare basic financial reports. The Junior Accountant will collaborate with operations and management to ensure accurate cost tracking for sea cargo services and compliance with internal financial controls. This position offers practical experience in accounting within the logistics and maritime services sector, with guidance from senior finance staff.

Only candidates meeting this experience requirement will be considered. General accounting experience outside the shipping industry does not qualify.

Salary: AED 5,000/mo

Skills

Qualifications

• MUST: with 2–3 years of continuous accounting experience with a single shipping employer
• Strong foundation in basic accounting and bookkeeping, including journal entries, ledgers, and financial record maintenance.
• Ability to work with invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Excel for data entry, reconciliations, and simple financial analysis.
• Attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and strong organizational skills for managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with finance and operations teams.
• Relevant education such as a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Willingness to learn industry-specific processes related to sea cargo and logistics; prior experience in shipping or logistics is an advantage.
• Integrity, reliability, and commitment to following company policies, financial procedures, and regulatory requirements.