Petty Cash Accountant I2P Finance Shared Services and Payment Processing - Al Futtaim Group - Dubai,

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

AlFuttaim is seeking a Petty Cash Accountant in Dubai, UAE. The role involves verifying petty cash claims, processing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records within a finance shared services environment. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

The position supports financial control processes, ensuring transaction accuracy, policy compliance, and proper documentation of petty cash activities. A strong understanding of petty cash management and ERP systems, preferably SAP, is essential.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in accounting or finance operations roles.
• Strong knowledge of petty cash management and financial documentation procedures.
• Good communication and collaboration skills within finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Verify petty cash claims according to company petty cash policies.
• Ensure all expense claims include valid supporting documents.
• Process customer refunds and petty cash payments within approved procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems (preferably SAP)

Job description

Position Overview

Petty Cash Accountant I2P roles in Dubai, UAE with Al Futtaim involve verifying petty cash claims, processing payments and refunds, and maintaining financial records within the finance shared services environment. The position supports financial control processes by ensuring transaction accuracy, policy compliance, and proper documentation of petty cash activities.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Financial Services
• Function: Accounting-Finance
• Salary: 7000-10000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Verify petty cash claims according to company petty cash policies and procedures
• Ensure all expense claims include valid supporting documents and original receipts
• Confirm vouchers contain required approvals and payment stamps before processing
• Reject petty cash claims exceeding approved voucher limits or policy thresholds
• Review VAT codes for accuracy and compliance with tax regulations
• Process customer refunds and petty cash payments within approved procedures
• Maintain petty cash master files and update prepaid card records
• Post petty cash expenses in financial systems and transfer expenses to relevant company accounts
• Execute payment runs and identify exceptions or discrepancies requiring review
• Create and approve payments through company payment systems and banking platforms
• Maintain accurate records of petty cash transactions within ERP systems
• Monitor general ledger balances and ensure petty cash accounts are reconciled regularly
• Process new petty cash requests using cash journal functionality
• Handle petty cash related queries from internal departments and stakeholders
• Conduct periodic petty cash counts and reconcile balances
• Review petty cash transactions for accuracy and compliance with financial procedures
• Support finance operations by assisting with invoice processing, payment reconciliation, and other finance tasks when required
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements and internal financial policies

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• Three to five years of experience in accounting or finance operations roles
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong knowledge of petty cash management and financial documentation procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Office applications
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing
• Good communication and collaboration skills within finance teams
• Ability to handle financial queries and maintain proper documentation