Specialist, Accounting

American Bureau of Shipping; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to manage journal entries, assist with financial reporting, and support budget preparation. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and a minimum of five years of experience in accounting. Strong knowledge of spreadsheet and general ledger systems is essential. This role involves significant interaction with management and independent work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of previous accounting and financial experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly recurring journal entries.
• Preparation of overhead allocations.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Compilation of the monthly rolling forecast of profitability.
• Assist in the compilation of the annual corporate budget.
• Analysis of corporate client receivables.

Skills

Knowledge of spreadsheet software

Knowledge of general ledger systems

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proactive error prevention

Knowledge of financial reporting systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for journal entries and assisting in support of the accounting and reporting for the ABS Corporate Division.

What You Will Do :

• Preparation of monthly recurring journal entries.
• Preparation of overhead allocations.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Compilation of the monthly rolling forecast of profitability.
• Assist in the compilation of the annual corporate budget.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis on an as-requested basis.
• Analysis of Corporate client receivables.
• All other applicable duties as assigned by the Senior Financial Corporate Analyst.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a minimum of five () years of previous accounting and financial experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the latest spreadsheet or word processing software.
• Knowledge of general ledger systems and subsystems.
• Good communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with others, and the ability to communicate directly with upper management.
• The ability to be proactive in preventing errors and detecting areas at risk, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems.
• Ability to obtain familiarity with the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships :

The incumbent reports directly to an accounting supervisor or manager. This position does not have any direct reports.