General Accountant (UAE Experience Essential)

Position: General Accountant

Location: Dubai, UAE

Experience: 3-4 years (must be within the UAE)

Salary Range: AED 6,500 - AED 7,500 per month (commensurate with experience)

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced General Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting principles and proven experience working within the UAE regulatory and business environment. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with UAE VAT and other statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Management: Handle full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, including verification of invoices, processing payments, and managing collections.
General Ledger & Reconciliation: Maintain the general ledger, perform monthly bank reconciliations, and reconcile inter-company accounts.
VAT Compliance: Prepare and file accurate VAT returns in compliance with UAE FTA regulations. Maintain proper VAT documentation for audits.
Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements (Trial Balance, P&L, Balance Sheet), and weekly/monthly financial reports.
Payroll Support: Collaborate with HR to process payroll, ensuring accuracy for UAE and international staff (if applicable), including WPS (Wage Protection System) knowledge.
Expense Management: Record and monitor company expenses, ensuring proper authorization and coding.
Audit & Compliance: Assist with internal and external audit preparations by providing requested schedules and documentation.
Data Entry & System Maintenance: Ensure all financial transactions are accurately posted in the accounting software (e.g., Tally ERP, QuickBooks, Sage, Oracle).
Petty Cash & Documentation: Manage petty cash and maintain organized and secure physical and digital financial records.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
Experience: Minimum 3-4 years of hands-on accounting experience, mandatory within the UAE.
Technical Knowledge:
In-depth understanding of UAE VAT laws and filing procedures.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, SAP).
Advanced skills in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
Key Competencies:
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal). Knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary package as per the range mentioned.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.
Standard UAE employment benefits as per company policy (subject to negotiation).

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