Accountant / Accounts Executive

About the role

Alserkal, a cultural enterprise based in Dubai founded in 2007, is hiring an Accountant / Accounts Executive who works within the Finance function and focuses on daily operational finance needs. The role reports to the Finance Manager and covers accounts payable, invoicing, supplier management and month-end closing.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable: prepare invoice journals and bank payment vouchers, ensure payments follow the approved delegation of authority, and manage the PR/PO approval process from a financial accuracy perspective
• Conduct weekly meetings with departments, respond to Finance emails and inquiries, and assist the Finance Assistant Manager / Manager with other tasks
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and ensure they comply with IFRS and company accounting policies
• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time, maintain an up-to-date invoice register, and ensure PR, PO and invoices are coded correctly and approved
• Verify invoices and requisitions against purchase orders and GRN, supervise monthly reconciliation of supplier statements, and keep customer statements of account current
• Complete supplier forms, protect supplier confidentiality, and prepare the weekly payment run to maximise credit terms
• Update schedules for month-end closing (amortization, prepayments, advances to suppliers, trade creditors), complete weekly bank reconciliations, and reconcile bank, petty cash and credit card accounts
• Build relationships with suppliers, assist in internal and external audits, and help prepare business and process flow documents
• Maintain an accurate fixed asset register with up-to-date tagging
• Handle event invoicing and DEWA and Etisalat billing on a monthly basis

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or a closely related field (or equivalent education and experience)
• At least 5 years of experience in the accounts function, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with all financial modules of an ERP system
• Desirable: experience with SAGE
• Attention to detail and time management