Junior Accountant

Minimalist; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local luxury goods brand in Dubai is seeking a Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations and maintain financial records. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of accounting experience with familiarity in GCC VAT regulations and tools like QuickBooks. This role offers a competitive salary, health insurance, and growth opportunities within a motivated team. Ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Annual flight ticket allowances

Visa and permits

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of experience in accounting with a UAE-based startup.
• Pursuing accounting certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, etc.) is a plus.
• Outstanding English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and update financial transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts.
• Assist in preparing financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain periodic financial reports.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Support finance team during audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Enhance accounting systems and reporting tools.

Skills

Accounting experience

GCC VAT regulations

QuickBooks

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Job description

About Us

Minimalist.ae is a local brand founded in 2016 in Dubai that designs and manufactures elegant, high-quality watches, jewelry, handbags, perfumes, and leather goods designed to enhance personal style. With five stores now open in the UAE, we focus on simple yet sophisticated designs, with specifically our Arabic numeral watches being known for their timeless appeal. Minimalist believes in simplicity and use only the finest materials to produce beautiful and durable items, combining elegant design with excellent quality.

The Role

As a Junior Accountant, you will support the finance department with daily accounting operations, transaction recording, petty cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting. You will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and supporting budgeting processes to ensure the company’s financial activities run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Record and update financial transactions, including receivables, payables, expenses, and general ledger entries.
• Reconcile bank statements, sub-ledgers, supplier accounts, and customer accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain periodic financial reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly).
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies within financial processes.
• Support the finance team during external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
• Contribute to the enhancement of accounting systems, procedures, and reporting tools.

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• At least 1, preferably 2 years of experience in accounting with a UAE-based eCommerce startup luxury goods/fashion/watches company
• Experienced with GCC VAT regulations.
• Experienced with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online, NetSuite.
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or general Business Administration.
• Pursuing accounting certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, etc.) is a plus.
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal & written) in English.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives;
• UAE visa and permits;
• Health insurance;
• Annual flight ticket allowances
• Growth and long-term development opportunities;
• Long-term perspective in a rapidly expanding, future-oriented organization;
• An engaging and challenging work environment with a motivated & professional team of specialists.