Confidential Careers
General Accountant
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 days ago
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- Salary
- AED 13k–18k a month· Michael Page
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Finance & Accounting
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
We are looking for a detail-oriented General Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, support month-end and year-end closing, and ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and reconciled. Key Responsibilities • Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger entries. • Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions. • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments. • Perform bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations. • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities. • Prepare financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports. • Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on payments. • Process supplier invoices and ensure payments are properly recorded and supported. • Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation. • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. • Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules and documentation. • Ensure proper filing and maintenance of invoices, receipts, payment documentation, and accounting records. • Assist with VAT-related accounting, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, particularly for UAE operations. • Monitor petty cash and employee expense claims. • Ensure transactions comply with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards. • Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, customers, banks, and auditors on finance-related matters. • Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting or reconciliation issues in a timely manner. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience. • Good understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting. • Practical experience with AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and month-end closing. • Knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax accounting requirements is preferred for UAE-based roles. • Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CA are an advantage but not mandatory, depending on seniority. • Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms is desirable. • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and reconciliation worksheets. Key Competencies • High attention to detail and accuracy • Financial analysis and reconciliation skills • Strong numerical ability • Good organization and time management • Problem-solving skills • Confidentiality and integrity • Ability to meet month-end and reporting deadlines • Good communication and coordination skills • Ability to work independently and within a finance team
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience. Good understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting. Practical experience with AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and month-end closing. Knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax accounting requirements is preferred for UAE-based roles. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CA are an advantage but not mandatory, depending on seniority. Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms is desirable. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and reconciliation worksheets.
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger entries. Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions. Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments. Perform bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities. Prepare financial reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports. Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on payments. Process supplier invoices and ensure payments are properly recorded and supported. Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Support internal and external audits by preparing required schedules and documentation. Ensure proper filing and maintenance of invoices, receipts, payment documentation, and accounting records. Assist with VAT-related accounting, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, particularly for UAE operations. Monitor petty cash and employee expense claims. Ensure transactions comply with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards. Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, customers, banks, and auditors on finance-related matters. Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting or reconciliation issues in a timely manner.
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger
- Bank reconciliations
- Supplier reconciliations
- Customer reconciliations
- Journal entries
- Accruals and prepayments
- Monthly close
- Financial reporting
- P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
- VAT accounting
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365)
- Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS)
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