General Accountant - Full-time
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We are seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations.
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📌 Job Title: General Accountant - Accounting - Full-time
📍 Location: UAE
🕐 Employment type: Full-time
About The Role
We are searching on behalf of our client for this role.
This position is not with OVI.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced General Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial records in compliance with applicable accounting standards and UAE regulations.
The role requires strong knowledge of general accounting, cost accounting, IFRS, and local tax requirements, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments and support both internal and external audit processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
- Record vendor invoices in the accounting system and manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
- Issue customer invoices in accordance with contract terms and ensure proper revenue recognition
- Perform regular reconciliation of bank statements and statements of accounts
- Process employee expense claims and ensure compliance with company policies
- Manage inventory accounting, including stock movements and valuation
- Account for tangible and intangible fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
- Calculate cost of goods sold and perform cost accounting and cost analysis
- Ensure timely recognition of expenses, including accruals, prepaid expenses, provisions, and cost allocations
- Support tax accounting processes, including UAE VAT and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) compliance
- Ensure adherence to IFRS principles and company accounting policies
- Facilitate internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit queries
- Perform other ad-hoc accounting and finance-related tasks as required by Management
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of general accounting, bookkeeping processes, and accounting principles
- Good understanding of cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and tax accounting
- Knowledge of IFRS standards
- Working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Income Tax regulations
- Experience with accounting systems such as Odoo and SAP Business One is an advantage
What'S Offered
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
They should be a quick learner, able to adapt to new systems and processes, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills will thrive in this role.
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