Junior Accountant

Parker Connect; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Junior Accountant located in Sharjah, UAE. In this role, you will maintain cash receipts, manage accounts receivable and payable, and assist in the month-end closing. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with 2-3 years of experience. Proficiency in accounting software and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily cash receipts activity and recording.
• Support accounts receivable and payable management.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Support compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Proficient in spoken and written English

Solid understanding of accounting principles

Intermediate proficiency in accounting software

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Job description

Junior Accountant

Responsibilities

• 1.Maintain daily cash receipts activity and recording, inclusive of reconciliations
• 2.Support accounts receivable management, including invoicing and collections, for Middle East region
• 3.Handle accounts payable related set up, preparation for payments as well as related reconciliations
• 4.Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures
• 5.Provide support for strategic decision-making through transaction analysis / trends
• 6.Support compliance with relevant accounting standards, laws and regulations (i.e. taxes and certificates)
• 7.Prepare, assist and liaise with auditors related to internal and external audits as needed
• 8.Assist in preparing bank guarantee applications and liaising with customers for issuance.
• 9.Assist in coordinating administrative and logistics requirements to PRO consultancy and logistic companies.

Requirements

• 1.Proficient in spoken and written English
• 2.Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 3.2-3 years of accounting experience, preferred.
• 4.Solid understanding of accounting principles
• 5.Intermediate proficiency in using accounting software and ERP systems – quick learner
• 6.Intermediate to advance excel skills preferred