Junior Accountant

AKM; Sharjah; On-site; AED 78,120 - 122,760; Full time

Job summary

AKM in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a junior accounting professional to assist in monthly financial statements, reconcile banks, and support VAT compliance. You will help maintain accurate records and ensure reporting deadlines are met.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 1–2 years of corporate accounting experience; proficiency with Zohobooks and advanced Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a corporate accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Zohobooks and advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of VAT filing, VAT return, and corporate tax.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, ensuring reporting accuracy and deadlines.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, identify discrepancies.
• Support accounts payable by processing invoices and ensuring timely payments to vendors.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation for audit readiness.

Skills

Accounting

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Zohobooks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance with established deadlines.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, identifying discrepancies as they arise.
• Support the accounts payable process by processing invoices and ensuring timely payments to vendors.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation, facilitating easy retrieval and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a corporate accounting environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software like Zohobooks, as well as advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge or experience of VAT filing, VAT return, and corporate tax.