Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant

Role description

Key responsibilities

• Support daily finance and accounting activities; process invoices, receipts, payment requests, and financial documents.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable and perform bank, supplier, customer, and ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records and supporting documents; process payments, expense claims, reimbursements, and petty cash.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and payment schedules; prepare basic financial reports, schedules, and account summaries.
• Verify invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documents; assist with monthly and annual closing.
• Support audit, tax, and regulatory requirements; coordinate with suppliers, customers, banks, and internal departments.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and payment issues; protect confidential financial information.
• Support improvements to finance processes and administrative procedures.

Qualifications and skills

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant finance, accounting, or administrative support experience is advantageous.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial procedures; experience with invoices, payments, reconciliations, and financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or other accounting/ERP systems is advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organization and time management, ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, and good written and verbal communication.
• UAE accounting or VAT experience is advantageous.
• Professional, reliable, organized, proactive approach and ability to work effectively with finance teams and other departments.