Specialist/Senior Specialist - General Accounting

Solutions+ (A Mubadala company); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage accounts receivable, oversee cash management, and prepare financial reports. Candidates must have a mandatory accounting certification (CPA, CA, or ACCA) and experience in VAT reporting. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Mandatory accounting certification such as CPA, CA or ACCA.
• Experience in managing accounts receivable processes.
• Knowledge of VAT return preparation and filing.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements.
• Participate in fixed asset recording and analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.

Skills

Accounting certification (CPA, CA, or ACCA)

Cash flow management

Reconciliation skills

Proficient in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

Job description

Job roles and responsibilities:

Note: Accounting certification such as CPA, CA or ACCA is mandatory.

Accounts Receivable

• Responsible for day-to-day account receivable activities, including issuance of invoices and credit notes, and booking receipts.
• Ensure all customers are billed in accordance with the company’s credit policy and procedures.
• Apply receipts to related customer invoices and record miscellaneous receipts using the appropriate GL entry.
• Monitor customer outstanding balances and follow up via emails and phone calls if necessary.
• Generate periodic customer statements and perform reconciliations.
• Provide timely and accurate receivables information to management as required.

Cash Management

• Verify cash inward and outward transactions.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements accurately and promptly.
• Manage cash flows and assist in replenishing petty cash funds.

Fixed Assets

• Participate in fixed asset recording, analyze, and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Analyze fixed asset clearing accounts, identify amounts for capitalization, assign appropriate categories, and ensure correct depreciation based on finance policy.
• Ensure asset depreciation is performed in accordance with policies.

General Ledger, Budgeting, and Reporting

• Prepare and submit journal entries; assist in periodic closing as per accounting standards.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Conduct monthly/quarterly reporting in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), including TB upload, journal submission, and entity promotion.
• Prepare notes to financial statements and analytics in HFM.

VAT Return Preparation

• Prepare periodic VAT reports, ensuring correct application of tax codes.
• Liaise with external consultants for VAT report review.
• Assist in filing VAT returns via the FTA portal.