Junior Accountant

Altron; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Sharjah is seeking an experienced accountant to manage all accounting functions in compliance with IFRS standards. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable and receivable, coordinating month-end and year-end activities, and ensuring compliance with tax requirements. Proficiency in SAP is essential. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IFRS Standards and local tax regulations.
• Experience in accounts payable/receivable and general ledger maintenance.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret financial data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger in compliance with company policies.
• Process invoices and journal entries accurately.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

SAP

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Perform all accounting related functions required to maintain the general ledger in compliance with IFRS Standards and company policy and procedures.
• Process Accounts payable/receivable include entering daily invoices/bills/journal entries/weekly check runs/monthly accruals and special projects for several portfolio companies.
• Review aging reports and follow up with customers regarding overdue balances.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely reporting.
• Responsible for researching, registering and compliance with all state and local tax requirements.
• Analyze financial data and generate monthly trend reports and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring financial statement accuracy.
• Oversee fixed asset tracking and reconciliations including monthly depreciation.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Utilize SAP for financial data entry, processing, and reporting.