General Accountant
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An accountant with two years of UAE experience typically serves as a general or junior accountant handling daily bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and VAT filings **Core Responsibilities** * **VAT Compliance:** Prepare and file accurate VAT returns through the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and calculate import/export VAT on free zone and mainland shipments. * **Accounts Payable \& Receivable:** Process supplier invoices, verify LPOs, issue custom
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An accountant with two years of UAE experience typically serves as a general or junior accountant handling daily bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and VAT filings
Core Responsibilities
- **VAT Compliance:** Prepare and file accurate VAT returns through the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and calculate import/export VAT on free zone and mainland shipments.
- **Accounts Payable & Receivable:** Process supplier invoices, verify LPOs, issue customer invoices, monitor aging reports, and coordinate follow-ups
- **Reconciliation:** Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, inter-company reconciliations, and supplier statement verifications.
- **Payroll Processing:** Process monthly payroll through the Wages Protection System (WPS) to ensure legal compliance with UAE labor laws.
- **Month-End Closing:** Assist senior accountants with preparing balance sheets, profit and loss (P&L) statements, and adjusting journal entries.
- **Financial Reporting:** Generate customized financial reports using accounting software to support management decision-making.
Key Requirements
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent professional qualifications like ACCA, CA, or CPA).
- **UAE Experience:** 2 to 3 years of localized corporate experience. A strong, working understanding of UAE Corporate Tax and UAE Labour Law is highly prioritized.
- **Software Proficiency:** Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and experience using localized ERPs/software like Tally Prime, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or SAP.
- **Communication:** Fluency in English (spoken and written); Arabic or Hindi is often preferred
- Please send your CV to This Whats up 0563168638
- Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month
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