Assistant Accountant / Accounts Executive / Finance Executive

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary not specified
Posted
Full-time
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Assistant Accountant / Accounts Executive / Finance Executive Role Description We are seeking a meticulous, analytical, and proactive Assistant Accountant / Accounts Executive / Finance Executive to support intermediate financial reporting, ledger maintenance, and corporate accounting workflows. In this mid-level finance role, you will work closely with Financial Controllers, Finance Managers, and Internal/External Auditors to maintain accounting integrity and prepare timely periodic financial statements. You will be responsible for overseeing sub-ledger postings, performing month-end closing adjustments, managing fixed asset registers, and preparing balance sheet reconciliations. Responsibilities include drafting monthly variance analyses, assisting with corporate tax and VAT/GST compliance filings, processing payroll ledger entries, and monitoring cash flow projections. Success in this position requires a thorough understanding of financial accounting standards, proficiency in ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet modeling, strong analytical problem-solving skills, and a rigorous commitment to internal controls. Qualifications - Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active progress toward professional accounting credentials (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or CA) is highly preferred. - Financial Accounting Foundations: Strong technical command of general ledger accounting, month-end closing schedules, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and journal vouchers. - Financial Statement Preparation: Practical experience preparing income statements, balance sheets, and supporting notes in compliance with regional financial reporting standards (IFRS / local GAAP). - Taxation & Statutory Compliance: Familiarity with local corporate tax regulations, withholding tax, and indirect tax reporting (e.g., VAT, GST, or Sales Tax returns). - Fixed Asset & Inventory Accounting: Ability to manage fixed asset registers, calculate depreciation schedules, conduct physical asset counts, and review inventory valuation adjustments. - ERP System Competency: Hands-on experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and modern financial management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Xero, or QuickBooks Online). - Advanced Spreadsheet Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, and financial modeling logic) for complex reconciliations. - Cash Flow & Budget Support: Capability to assist in weekly cash flow forecasting, variance reporting against operating budgets, and working capital monitoring. - Audit Preparation: Experience preparing audit working papers, schedules, and liaising directly with internal and external audit teams to resolve queries. - Professional Attributes: Sharp analytical thinking, exceptional numerical precision, strong organizational discipline, and high ethical standards regarding corporate financial data.

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