Accountant

Overview

Responsibilities

• Maintaining day-to-day accounting and data entry in the Zoho Books Accounting system.
• Complying with all UAE company, local, state, and federal accounting, and financial regulations.
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
• Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.
• Presenting data to managers and other entities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Performing audits and resolving discrepancies.
• Computing & filing taxes (UAE VAT & Corporate Tax).
• Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
• Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyzing financial records to identify errors and discrepancies.
• Weekly, monthly, quarterly & yearly Statements.
• Regularly updating all accounting ledgers and journals.
• Performing reconciliations of clients’ bank accounts to ensure the accuracy of cash records.
• Entering clients' transactional data into the accounting system.
• Recording clients' petty cash transactions in the petty cash journal.
• Ensuring that all office expenditures remain within budget.
• Job Costing & Tracking.
• Monthly Employee Performance & Cost Calculation, to determine if they are an asset or liability to the company.
• Review and calculate employee reimbursements for necessary work-related expenses.
• Preparing Costing, Purchase Orders & Invoices, if needed.
• Managing Purchases and Inventory.
• Entering, updating & maintaining clear & correct data into the ERP.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications especially MS Excel and accounting software (Zoho Books preffered).
• The ability to multitask.
• Advanced Bookkeeping skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Sound customer service skills.
• Ethical behavior.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent phone & email communication skills.
• The capacity to work well on your own or in a team.
• The ability to manage your time and plan your day effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience working as an Accountant or similar role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Tally, or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Candidates must currently be available in the UAE.
• Pay: Up to AED3,500.00 per month

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)
• Financial Reporting: 2 years (Required)
• UAE VAT filing and FTA compliance.: 2 years (Preferred)
• Zoho Books: 2 years (Preferred)
• Budgeting & Forecasting: 2 years (Preferred)
• MIS reporting: 2 years (Preferred)