Accountant

Role overview

Key accountabilities

• Reconcile accounts receivable sub-ledger with the general ledger and ensure bank collections are accurately recorded and posted.
• Review client accounts and payments with the accounts receivable team and coordinate with collections as needed.
• Enter data, prepare invoices, send payment reminders, and liaise with sales center representatives about collections.
• Record daily cash, cheque, wire transfer, and credit card collections in MD AX ERP; review accuracy, correct discrepancies, and validate outputs.
• Reconcile customer statements and balances and resolve inconsistencies; post and process journal entries.
• Maintain accounting controls and compliance with company policies; preserve hardcopy and digital historical records.
• Support data entry, reporting, and reconciliations across systems, and complete additional duties assigned by the CFO.
• Stay updated on accounting practices and finance developments.

Education and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration is mandatory.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or CA are an added advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations is essential.
• Requires 2–5 years of accounting experience; real estate, property management, or construction experience in the UAE is preferred.
• Experience across accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, general ledger, financial statements and MIS reports, VAT compliance, high-volume PDCs, budgeting, forecasting, and property transactions is highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong accounting principles and financial reporting knowledge; proficiency in accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or Yardi.
• Advanced MS Excel and financial data analysis skills; strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical ability.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced real estate environment.
• Good communication skills; English is essential and Arabic is an advantage.