Assistant Accountant

About the role

ELMA Electromechanical CO. LLC is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support its finance team in Dubai. The role involves handling daily financial operations, processing invoices, and ensuring accurate accounting records, especially for construction and MEP projects.

Key responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices, payment vouchers, and prepare payment schedules, cheques, and bank transfers.
• Verify purchase orders, delivery notes, and supplier invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain petty cash records.
• Assist with monthly financial reports, journal entries, and month‑end closing activities.
• Verify tax invoices and prepare UAE VAT workings and supporting documents.
• Maintain accounting documentation and organized filing systems.
• Support the Senior Accountant with additional accounting tasks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably within MEP contracting.
• Knowledge of project accounting, construction‑related financial transactions, and UAE VAT documentation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software such as Tally.