Job Summary
The role involves supporting the finance and accounting functions of the group by ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and effective administration. This includes preparing financial statements, sales, and ad hoc reports; assisting with reconciliation of accounting transactions, accounts payable and receivable, and bank and intercompany accounts; and ensuring the correctness and proper classification of all transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Gathering and validation of the accounting data to prepare the reports, including financial statements, sales, and ad hoc reports
- Assisting in the reconciliation of all the accounting transactions with the accounting system and data on the drive, such as revenue, cost of revenue, and admin services
- Ensure the correctness of the general ledgers, nature, and classification of all the accounting transactions
- Assisting in the monthly reconciliation of all the statements of accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Responsible for the verification of the bank reconciliation and Intercompany company account reconciliations provided by the treasury team
- Working closely with the accounting team to ensure that all documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time
- Checking and verification of the weekly and monthly cash reconciliation accounts
- Assisting in the preparation of the financial information for the financial statement and audit files at the end of the year.
- Preparation of the VAT returns of the UAE company
- Handling the admin tasks of the UAE office, like renewal of the trade license, office rent agreement, and staff residency visas
- Scan, archive, and manage document retention in line with company and statutory requirements for the UAE
- Gathering and validation of the accounting and reporting data to prepare the monthly reporting pack
- Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as required
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (BSc in Accounting or equivalent)
- Professional qualification preferred: ACCA, CPA, CMA, or in the final stages of completion
- Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and audit
- Experience working in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment is an advantage
- Familiarity with IFRS and tax regulations (VAT, WHT, corporate tax)
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (especially IFRS)
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Odoo)
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas
- Solid understanding of month-end closing processes, general ledger reconciliations, and financial schedules
- Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a remote setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including AP, AR, Treasury, tax advisors, and external auditors
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.