Junior Accountant

Job Title: Junior Accountant
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To: Finance Director
Location: Abu Dhabi
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

The Junior Accountant will support the Finance & Accounts team in maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, preparing financial reports, and assisting with day-to-day accounting activities. The role requires strong attention to detail, good knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to maintain proper financial documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and accounting practices is an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems is preferred

Key Responsibilities Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Record daily financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, purchases, receipts, payments, and expenses.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries and supporting documents.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
• Ensure all accounting transactions are properly supported and authorized.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and verify them against supporting documents.
• Maintain supplier and customer accounts.
• Assist in preparing payment vouchers and payment schedules.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and assist with collection records.
• Reconcile supplier and customer statements.

Cash & Bank

• Record cash and bank transactions accurately.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain petty cash records and supporting documents.
• Assist in monitoring company expenses and payments

Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and schedules.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with VAT-related documentation and reconciliations.
• Maintain proper records for internal and external audits.
• Ensure accounting documents are properly filed and readily available when required.

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Required Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple accounting tasks.

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person