Ignite Search and Selection
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted yesterday
Accountant – Arabic Speaker We are currently working with an established automotive business based in Abu Dhabi that is looking to hire a strong Accountant to join its finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting function, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with reporting, forecasting, and month-end activities. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day accounting activities across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL) and bank reconciliations. • Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules. • Perform regular bank and account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies. • Support month-end and year-end closing processes. • Assist with financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. • Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. • Apply a strong understanding of IFRS to accounting and reporting activities. • Support internal and external audits as required. • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with internal financial procedures. • Work closely with other departments to resolve finance-related queries and ensure timely processing of transactions. Requirements • 3–5 years of accounting experience. • Strong hands-on experience across AR, AP, GL and bank reconciliations. • Experience with forecasting and financial reporting. • Good understanding of IFRS and accounting principles. • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. • Good communication and organisational skills. • Arabic speaker – mandatory. • UAE experience is preferred. • Experience within the automotive or related industry would be advantageous. • Relevant accounting/finance qualification is preferred. Show more Show less
3–5 years of accounting experience. Strong hands-on experience across AR, AP, GL and bank reconciliations. Experience with forecasting and financial reporting. Good understanding of IFRS and accounting principles. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills. Good communication and organisational skills. Arabic speaker – mandatory. UAE experience is preferred. Experience within the automotive or related industry would be advantageous. Relevant accounting/finance qualification is preferred.
Manage day-to-day accounting activities across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL) and bank reconciliations. Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules. Perform regular bank and account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies. Support month-end and year-end closing processes. Assist with financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Apply a strong understanding of IFRS to accounting and reporting activities. Support internal and external audits as required. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with internal financial procedures. Work closely with other departments to resolve finance-related queries and ensure timely processing of transactions.
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