Junior Accountant

Element; Sharjah; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Element in Sharjah is seeking an experienced accountant to manage daily transactions, maintain ledgers, and support multi-company reporting.

You will work across Finance, Audit, Tax & Compliance, ensuring accurate records, timely reconciliations and month-end closings. A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years UAE experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (UAE preferred).
• 3+ years of UAE accounting experience with AP/AR and GL.
• Proficient in MS Excel and ERP software.
• Basic understanding of UAE VAT & Corporate Tax.
• Experience with multiple entities/group companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions: sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses, and journal entries.
• Maintain General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable records.
• Perform bank, customer, supplier, and inter-company reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and schedules for group companies.
• Support Internal Audit, Tax & Compliance with financial data and documentation.
• Assist with month-end closings, audits, and financial reporting.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.

Job description

Manage day-to-day accounting transactions including sales purchases receipts payments expenses and journal entries Maintain accurate General Ledger Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable records Perform bank customer supplier and inter-company reconciliations Ensure accounting records are accurate complete and properly documented Prepare financial reports schedules and management data for multiple group companies Provide financial information and supporting documents to the Internal Audit team Support the Tax amp Compliance team with financial data VAT Corporate Tax workings and documentation Assist with month-end closing audits and financial reporting Identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field 3+ years of UAE accounting experience Strong knowledge of AP/AR, General Ledger, reconciliations and day-to-day accounting Good command of MS Excel and accounting/ERP software Basic understanding of UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Experience with multiple entities/group companies is preferred

The Ideal Candidate Someone who is detail-oriented, accurate, organized and proactive , with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across Finance, Audit, Tax & Compliance and other business functions.