Junior Accountant

element MEA; Sharjah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

element MEA in the UAE is seeking an experienced Finance Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in Sharjah. You will manage sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses and journal entries, ensuring accurate ledgers and timely reporting across multiple group entities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of UAE accounting experience, strong knowledge of AP/AR, GL, reconciliations, MS Excel, and ERP software, plus a basic understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions including 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.
• Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete and properly documented.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules and management data for group companies.
• Provide financial information and supporting documents to Internal Audit.
• Support Tax & Compliance with VAT/Corporate Tax workings and documentation.
• Assist with month-end closing, audits and financial reporting.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.

Skills

AP/AR & GL

Reconciliations

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Our client is a UAE-based techno-commercial group delivering engineering, lifting and industrial solutions across Energy, Oil & Gas, Marine, Construction, Infrastructure and Material Handling, with multiple businesses and group entities.

Location: Sharjah, UAE

Experience: 3+ years of hands-on UAE Accounting experience

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivablerecords.
• 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 & 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.