Junior Accountant

Position Title: Junior Accountant Reports To: Assistant Finance Manager Business Unit: Shared Services Department: Finance ROLE PURPOSE The Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the Finance Department by maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial transactions, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Accounts Payable • Process and verify supplier invoices against PO and supporting documents. • Reconcile supplier statements, prepare payments, and update cheque register. • Prepare credit card and petty cash entries and resolve discrepancies. Accounts Receivable • Prepare customer invoices as per contract. • Follow up on outstanding payments. General Journal • Prepare journal ledger entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets. • Maintain balance sheet account schedules. Tax & Compliance • Ensure accounting records comply with tax regulations. Bank Reconciliation • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure all bank transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system. • Maintain complete reconciliation schedules and supporting documentation for audit and reporting purposes. Other Tasks • Perform any other reasonable requests or work tasks allocated by the Line Manager. INDICATIVE KPIs (but not limited to) • Invoice Process Accuracy • Timely Transaction Processing • Month End Support • Documents & Filing • Continuous Improvement COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Internal • Operations • Finance • HR • IT • Legal • Executive Management External • Suppliers • Customers • Outsourcing Partners • Consultants KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance. • Professional certification is a plus. Experience • 3 years in Accounting & Finance. • UAE/GCC experience preferred. Knowledge & Skills • Basic knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. • Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365). Show more Show less