Junior Accountant (Female-Filipino)

Ultiwiseconsult; Ajman; On-site; AED 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultiwiseconsult in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Junior Accountant to support the finance team in ledger maintenance and reporting.

You will handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and expense processing while assisting with payroll and compliance tasks. A bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience are preferred, with construction industry exposure a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (ERP).
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn and grow in the role.
• Prior experience in the construction industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Maintenance: maintain accurate ledger entries by recording financial transactions.
• Financial Reporting: assist in preparing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Accounts Payable: process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Accounts Receivable: track invoices, payments, and collections; resolve discrepancies.
• Bank Reconciliations: perform monthly reconciliations to reflect transactions accurately.
• Expense Reimbursement: review and process employee expense reports.
• Compliance: stay updated on accounting regulations and tax laws.
• Ad Hoc Tasks: assist in miscellaneous finance and admin tasks as needed.
• Payroll: assist in payroll recording based on project allocations.

Job description

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities:

1. General Ledger Maintenance: Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries by recording financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
2. Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to support management decision-making.
3. Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices, match them with purchase orders and receipts, and ensure timely and accurate payment to suppliers.
4. Accounts Receivable: Assist in tracking customer invoices, payments, and collections, and help resolve any billing discrepancies.
5. Bank Reconciliations: Conduct monthly bank reconciliations to ensure that all financial transactions are accurately reflected in the company's financial records.
6. Expense Reimbursement: Review and process employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.
7. Compliance: Stay updated on accounting regulations, tax laws, and industry standards to ensure compliance in financial reporting and transactions.
8. Ad Hoc Tasks: Assist in ad hoc financial and administrative tasks as needed, contributing to the overall efficiency and accuracy of the finance department.
9. Payroll: Assist in Payroll recording in books of accounts based on project allocation.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
2. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., focus is major other ERP).
4. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
5. Min 3 years of experience.
6. Strong organizational and time management skills.
7. Proactive, self-motivated, and a willingness to learn and grow in the role.
8. Prior experience in the construction industry is a plus.