General Accountant

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.

• 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.

• 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 Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and reconciliation worksheets.

• 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