Junior Accountant Full Time

Main responsibilities:

• Process transactions according to stated procedures and ensure that all transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconciling invoices, statement of accounts, and investigating discrepancies.
• Post accounting journal transactions in line with double entry bookkeeping.
• Creating and recording of aging reports.
• Manage relationships and provide daily partnering support to customers on their financial packages.
• Implement procedure documentation in line with the internal controls and promote operational efficiency.
• Ensure all policies are complied with fully in accordance with the company.
• Act as a competent contact person for various inquiries relating to your area of responsibility.
• Proactively identify service delivery issues and take appropriate action.
• Support on standardization and continuous improvement initiatives within the SSC.
• Ensure continuity of daily tasks.
• Oversee the final preparation of financial statements for the customers on a monthly basis.
• Give regular updates to the team lead on progress.
• Assist in and/or carry out ad hoc tasks to support the business vision fully.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Part or fully qualified professional accounting qualification (from a recognized accounting body) preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ accounting experience.
• Should have good exposure to IFRS.
• Fluency in English. Additional spoken languages are a plus.
• Highly competent in the fundamentals of accounting (IFRS knowledge is preferred).
• Strong analytical skills as well as process oriented.
• Understanding of VAT in UAE.
• Prior working knowledge in ERP systems (ex: ZOHO) is beneficial.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Power Point etc.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to meet key deadlines.
• Good understanding of the ME business model and KPI’s.
• Innovative in approach to problem solving.
• Ability to operate effectively under demanding timelines.

Benefits

• International team (over 60 nationalities)
• 24 annual leave days
• Annual flight home
• Life insurance plan
• Medical insurance plan (with the option to upgrade at your own cost)
• Access to exclusive Fazaa discounts (applicable in participating retail stores, food & beverage outlets, fitness clubs, cinemas, theme parks, clinics, and more)
• Invitations to participate in various company functions, staff events, and department team building events
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow with the organization
• Being part of a motivated team and Moving-Forward-Company-Culture