General Accountant

Faster Rent a Car · Dubai · Full-Time · On-Site Faster Rent a Car is looking for an experienced, data-driven General Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support timely month-end closing in compliance with UAE regulations. We are looking for someone who can work independently with financial data, extract information directly from ERP systems, and effectively use modern tools such as AI — while ensuring that every figure is properly verified. Key Responsibilities • Handle general accounting and General Ledger (GL) activities. • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments. • Manage the month-end and year-end closing process. • Perform bank, account, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Reconcile rental contract revenues with the operational/ERP system. • Manage accounts receivable, aging reports, collections follow-up, and customer balances. • Monitor credit card deposits and security holds. • Calculate and maintain fleet depreciation and analyze the cost and profitability of individual vehicles. • Prepare financial reports and variance analysis. • Support UAE VAT (5%) and Corporate Tax (9%) compliance and reporting. • Coordinate with auditors and provide required supporting documents. • Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and properly maintained. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. • 3–5 years of accounting experience in the UAE. • Strong knowledge of general accounting, GL, reconciliations, and month-end closing. • Advanced Microsoft Excel, including Power Query, PivotTables, and XLOOKUP. • Strong experience with ERP systems; Odoo knowledge is preferred. • Basic SQL knowledge with the ability to write and run basic queries independently. • Practical use of AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude for reconciliation, analysis, and productivity, with a clear understanding of the need to verify outputs. • Experience in car rental, leasing, automotive, limousine, equipment rental, or another asset-intensive industry is a strong advantage. • CMA or ACCA is a plus. • Good analytical and problem-solving skills. • Fluency in Arabic and English. Salary: AED 6,000 – AED 8,000 Practical Assessment: Shortlisted candidates will complete a 90-minute practical assessment using business data, covering accounting, reconciliation, Excel/data analysis, and problem-solving. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 3–5 years of accounting experience in the UAE. Advanced Microsoft Excel, including Power Query, PivotTables, and XLOOKUP. Strong experience with ERP systems; Odoo knowledge is preferred. Basic SQL knowledge with the ability to write and run basic queries independently. Practical use of AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude for reconciliation, analysis, and productivity, with a clear understanding of the need to verify outputs. Fluency in Arabic and English.

Handle general accounting and General Ledger (GL) activities. Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments. Manage the month-end and year-end closing process. Perform bank, account, and balance sheet reconciliations. Reconcile rental contract revenues with the operational/ERP system. Manage accounts receivable, aging reports, collections follow-up, and customer balances. Monitor credit card deposits and security holds. Calculate and maintain fleet depreciation and analyze the cost and profitability of individual vehicles. Prepare financial reports and variance analysis. Support UAE VAT (5%) and Corporate Tax (9%) compliance and reporting. Coordinate with auditors and provide required supporting documents. Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and properly maintained.