Accountant

A reputed UAE-based management services provider that streamlines licensed organizations’ operations through ERP-enabled solutions—spanning facility management and data-driven decision-making—seeks a meticulous, hands-on Accountant (2–5 years) to own day-to-day accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and UAE VAT/Corporate Tax compliance, with strong Excel/ERP skills and a commitment to accuracy, internal controls, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Close: Post journals (accruals, prepayments), maintain ledgers, and deliver month-end P&L/Balance Sheet with schedules.

• Reconciliations: Bank, cash, intercompany, supplier/customer, payroll, and control accounts; clear open items promptly.

• AP/AR: Validate invoices, process payments, monitor aging, follow up on collections, and reconcile vendor/customer statements.

• Tax & Compliance (UAE): Ensure correct VAT treatment; prepare VAT workings/returns; assist with UAE Corporate Tax computations and documentation.

• Fixed Assets: Maintain FAR, capitalization, disposals, and depreciation runs.

• Payroll Support: Coordinate inputs, verify paysheets/WPS files, post payroll journals.

• Reporting: Prepare cash-flow updates, variance notes, and ad-hoc MIS for management.

• Audit & Controls: Compile audit packs, respond to auditor queries, and uphold internal controls and data confidentiality.

• Process Improvement: Streamline workflows, strengthen documentation, and help implement SOPs/ERP enhancements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance/Commerce (B.Com or equivalent). CA/ACCA/CPA part-qualified is a plus.

• Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on accounting (UAE/GCC experience preferred).

• Tools: Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, LOOKUPs, reconciliations) and at least one accounting system (Xero/QuickBooks/Tally/ERP).

• Knowledge: Strong grasp of double-entry, IFRS basics, UAE VAT; exposure to Corporate Tax preferred.

• Soft Skills: High accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and clear communication; ability to meet deadlines.