Junior Accountant

About Us: We are a leading real estate development company, recognized for delivering exceptional projects globally and setting new benchmarks in the industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the complete cycle of vendor invoice processing, payment execution, and bank reconciliation. Ensures strict compliance with FTA regulations for VAT returns and tax invoices. Manages petty cash, assists in audit preparations, and handles payroll booking to maintain accurate and transparent financial records for all Abu Dhabi companies. Key Responsibilities: 1. Invoice Processing & Validation • Process tax invoices from suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely booking into the accounting system. • Verify all invoice details for accuracy, including mathematical correctness and proper supporting documentation. • Conduct cross-checks to ensure every invoice meets the minimum content requirements as mandated by FTA regulations. • Reconcile contractor schedules with the general ledger to ensure accuracy and transparency. • Confirm that all invoices are accompanied by an approved payment request from the relevant department before processing. 2. Payment Execution • Forward processed invoices to the Treasury Payable department for payment scheduling. • Verify all issued payments (cheques, wire transfers, online payments) are booked under the correct account heads. • Monitor all supplier payments to ensure they align with the corresponding invoices received. 3. Bank Reconciliation • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all Abu Dhabi companies. • Regularly reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial records. • Identify and resolve any discrepancies between bank statements and general ledger accounts promptly. 4. VAT Compliance & Reporting • Calculate Input and Output VAT on all transactions, verifying correct rates and amounts as per FTA regulations. • Prepare comprehensive VAT summaries, including Input and Output VAT reports, and reconcile these with the general ledger. • Forward completed VAT summaries to the Chief Accountant and Accounts Manager for final review and filing. • Maintain a systematic and organized archive of all VAT invoices and related documents to support audits and ensure legal compliance. 5. Customer Invoicing & Commercial Activity • Issue tax invoices to clients for Output VAT upon receipt of collection for retail units, admin fees, and other charges. • Prepare tax invoices for customers related to various commercial activities. • Ensure the accuracy of these transactions and their correct recording in the relevant account heads. 6. Petty Cash Management • Process payment requests for advance payments against petty expenses. • Verify bills received from HR for petty cash expenses and book them in the relevant accounts. • Reconcile petty cash ledgers regularly to identify and address any discrepancies. • Follow up with HR to resolve any missing or disputed bills. 7. Payroll Processing • Book monthly accruals for staff salaries across relevant companies. • Ensure all necessary adjustments are considered when booking salaries for the correct period. • Reconcile the staff salaries general ledger on a regular basis. 8. Audit Support • Assist the team in preparing audit samples for internal and external audits. • Reconcile intercompany balances and examine financial records to evaluate internal controls. • Ensure all required information is provided to auditors accurately and on time. Qualifications Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • At least 2-3 years of experience in accounts receivable or a similar accounting role. • Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and accounts receivable processes. • Hard working, Cooperative, Analytical, Problem solving, Time management, Dedicative & Adaptability & Teamwork. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with clients and internal teams. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex payment issues. • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. What We Offer: • Competitive salary and commission-based incentives. • A dynamic and professional work environment. • Career growth opportunities in a leading real estate firm. If you have the required experience and skills, and you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you! How to Apply: Send your resume to [email protected] " Junior Accountant – Real Estate." Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. At least 2-3 years of experience in accounts receivable or a similar accounting role. Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel). Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and accounts receivable processes. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with clients and internal teams. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex payment issues. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Invoice Processing & Validation: Process tax invoices from suppliers, verify accuracy and supporting documentation, ensure compliance with FTA requirements, reconcile contractor schedules with the general ledger, ensure approved payment requests are obtained. Payment Execution: Forward invoices for payment scheduling, verify payments are booked correctly, monitor supplier payments against invoices. Bank Reconciliation: Daily/monthly bank reconciliations for Abu Dhabi companies, reconcile general ledger accounts, resolve discrepancies. VAT Compliance & Reporting: Calculate Input/Output VAT per FTA, prepare VAT summaries and reconcile with the GL, maintain VAT invoices archive. Customer Invoicing & Commercial Activity: Issue tax invoices to clients for Output VAT, prepare invoices for various activities, ensure correct recording. Petty Cash Management: Process advance payments, verify petty cash expenses with HR, reconcile petty cash ledgers, follow up on missing/disputed bills. Payroll Processing: Book monthly salary accruals, ensure period-appropriate adjustments, reconcile staff salaries GL. Audit Support: Assist in preparing audit samples, reconcile intercompany balances, provide required information to auditors.