Junior Accountant: Global Finance Team, Growth

Damen Shipyards Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities

International work environment

Job summary

Damen Middle East Shared Services, based in the United Arab Emirates, seeks a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting across Damen entities in Abu Dhabi. You will handle purchase orders, invoice processing, and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and team, you will contribute to accurate financial records and timely reporting, gaining exposure to VAT and corporate tax processes within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience; UAE experience is an advantage.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an advantage.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily accounting activities for Damen Middle East entities.
• Processing supplier invoices, employee expense claims, and accounting transactions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Assisting in the creation of sales quotations and purchase orders.
• Preparing and processing purchase and sales invoices.
• Supporting bank payment preparation and execution in accordance with approved procedures.
• Performing bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Supporting management reporting and preparation of financial schedules.
• Assisting with Group reporting requirements, including OneStream data submissions.
• Maintaining accurate financial documentation, records, and audit trails.
• Supporting VAT, Corporate Tax, and other statutory compliance activities.
• Assisting internal and external auditors with requested documentation and information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Discretion with confidential data

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Excel

Online Banking Platforms

Job description

Damen Middle East Shared Services, based in the United Arab Emirates, seeks a Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting across Damen entities in Abu Dhabi. You will handle purchase orders, invoice processing, and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and team, you will contribute to accurate financial records and timely reporting, gaining exposure to VAT and corporate tax processes within an