Account Assistant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Accounts Assistant /Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day transactional accounting and maintain clean financial ledgers. Experience in processing high-volume supplier invoices and customer reconciliations is advantageous. Experience in fuel, logistics, transport, commodities, or trading businesses will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transactional Bookkeeping: Maintain daily accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), process vendor invoices, track customer receipts, and perform bank reconciliations in our cloud accounting software.
• WPS & Payroll Support: Prepare and validate the monthly SIF (Salary Information File) for timely payroll execution through the Wages Protection System (WPS).
• Tax & Expense Tracking: Categorize and track corporate expenses and assist in coding and categorising expenses in accordance with company accounting policies and UAE Corporate Tax requirements.
• DMCC Audit & Compliance: Assemble trial balances, asset registries, and document samplings to support external auditors.
• Administrative Support: Manage physical on-site petty cash disbursements, track employee corporate expense claims, and systematically archive financial documents for DMCC compliance checks.
  • Reporting Duties: Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts, debtor ageing reports, creditor reconciliations, and cash flow reporting.

Requirements:

• Language: Excellent English speaking, reading, and writing skills are mandatory for clear professional communication and documentation.
• Education:
  
  Diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance
• Experience: 1–2 years of hands‑on bookkeeping experience within the UAE.
• Software: Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (e.g., Xero, Quick Books, Zoho Books) and Microsoft Excel.
• Local Knowledge: Basic understanding of UAE Corporate Tax compliance, WPS file structures, and free zone administrative practices.
• Attributes: Exceptional organizational skills, strict attention to detail, and absolute data confidentiality.