Cashier (Temporary role)

About: Alef Group, a pioneer in developing premier lifestyle communities, destinations, and experiences through investment and strategic joint ventures, is seeking an experienced Cashier on a temporary basis to join our team in Sharjah. Job Purpose: The Cashier will support the business by handling daily accounting and financial activities. This includes providing financial, administrative, and clerical assistance to the finance department. At present, the main focus is on managing receivables within the MD AX ERP system. Key Accountabilities: • Reconcile Accounts Receivable sub-ledger with the General Ledger to ensure all bank collections are accurately recorded and posted. • Collaborate with the Accounts Receivables team to review accounts, monitor client payments, and coordinate with the collections department. • Handle administrative and clerical tasks, including data entry, preparing invoices, sending payment reminders, and liaising with sales center representatives regarding collections. • Update daily collections across all payment modes (cash, cheque, wire transfer, credit cards) and record AR data in the MD AX ERP system, ensuring accuracy and correcting any errors. • Prepare, verify, and reconcile customer statements and balances, resolving discrepancies as needed. • Post and process journal entries to maintain accurate records of all business transactions. • Ensure compliance with company policies by maintaining accounting checks and controls in AR. • Maintain historical records through organized filing of documents (both hard copy and digital). • Support need-based data entry, reporting, and reconciliations across systems. • Take on additional responsibilities assigned by the CFO as required. • Accurately enter financial data in the MD AX ERP system. • Stay updated on the latest developments in accounting and finance. Educational Qualifications, Work Experience, and Skills Required: Educational Qualification & Certifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration (mandatory). • Diploma in Accounting / Bookkeeping may be acceptable with strong relevant experience. • Knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations preferred. Work Experience: • Must have minimum of 2–4 years of experience in accounting/cash handling, preferably within the real estate, property management, or construction industry in the UAE. • Proven experience in Cash handling, cheque deposits, and daily collections, posting receipts and payments into the accounting system, bank reconciliation and petty cash management, coordinating with Accounts Receivable / Payable teams, preparing daily/weekly cash flow reports, handling customer payments (cash, cheque, wire transfer, credit card). Skills required: • Strong knowledge of cashiering procedures and accounting principles. • Accuracy and attention to detail in handling financial transactions. • Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or Yardi). • Advanced MS Excel for reconciliation and reporting. • Strong numerical ability and integrity in cash handling. • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. • Good communication skills (English is essential; Arabic is an advantage). • Customer service orientation, as the role may involve direct client interaction. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration (mandatory). Diploma in Accounting / Bookkeeping may be acceptable with strong relevant experience. Knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations preferred. Minimum 2–4 years of experience in accounting/cash handling, preferably within real estate, property management, or construction in the UAE. Proven cash handling experience, posting receipts/payments, bank reconciliation, petty cash management, and coordination with AR/AP teams.

Reconcile Accounts Receivable sub-ledger with the General Ledger to ensure bank collections are recorded and posted; collaborate with Accounts Receivables to review accounts, monitor client payments, and coordinate with collections; handle data entry, preparing invoices, sending payment reminders, and liaising with sales center regarding collections; update daily collections across all payment modes (cash, cheque, wire transfer, credit cards) and record AR data in the MD AX ERP system; prepare, verify, and reconcile customer statements and balances; post and process journal entries; maintain accounting checks and controls in AR; organize filing of documents; support data entry, reporting, and reconciliations across systems; take on additional responsibilities as required by the CFO; enter financial data in the MD AX ERP system; stay updated on accounting and finance developments.