Bookkeeper

About the opportunity

Accounts Receivable

• Record and reconcile booking revenue and receipts from Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, other channels, and the affiliate network.
• Match bank transfers, card settlements, and cash receipts to bookings and invoices; reconcile channel statements, commissions, merchant charges, refunds, and settlement differences.
• Maintain receivables ageing reports and follow up outstanding payments; track deposits, instalments, and refunds.
• Verify and record approved claims, compensation credits, and recoveries; prepare invoices, receipts, credit notes, and collection reports.
• Keep guest receipts, landlord funds, and Airbetter fees accurately separated.

Accounts Payable

• Record supplier invoices, expenses, credit notes, and payments, allocating expenses to the correct property, account, and accounting period.
• Check invoices against quotations, approvals, receipts, and evidence of completed work or delivery; establish which party is responsible for each expense.
• Ensure landlord-chargeable expenses have required communication and approval evidence before deduction.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up discrepancies, missing invoices, and credits.
• Prepare payment schedules and batches for management approval; reconcile petty cash, employee expenses, and operational advances.
• Prepare expense schedules supporting landlord statements and payouts.

Responsibilities for both positions

• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation; perform bank and ledger reconciliations and resolve unmatched transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close, including applicable accruals and prepayments.
• Produce accurate financial schedules, reconciliation reports, and management reports; identify duplicate entries, incorrect postings, and unexplained differences.
• Maintain a clear audit trail, escalate unresolved issues promptly, and work with the Finance Manager and other departments to obtain information and complete tasks on time.

Requirements

• Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least three years of practical bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong experience in Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable; ability to independently perform bank reconciliations, maintain ledgers, and prepare reports.
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, SUMIFS, and pivot tables, and experience using accounting software.
• Good written and spoken English; strong attention to detail, organization, accountability, and follow-through.
• Experience in holiday homes, hospitality, property management, or accounting across multiple properties is an advantage.

Pay

• AED 2,500 to AED 4,000 per month.

Workplace

• Work location is in person in Dubai, UAE.

Application notes

• Applicants should indicate whether they are applying for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or either position, and identify accounting software used and relevant bank reconciliation and reporting experience.