Junior Accountant
Element MEA · Sharjah
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a Junior Accountant to join our finance team in Sharjah, supporting a diversified techno‑commercial group operating across engineering, oil & gas, marine, construction and material handling sectors. The role involves handling day‑to‑day accounting activities for multiple entities and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Key responsibilities
- Manage day‑to‑day accounting transactions including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses and journal entries.
- Maintain accurate General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable records.
- Perform bank, customer, supplier and inter‑company reconciliations.
- Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete and properly documented.
- Prepare financial reports, schedules and management data for multiple group companies.
- Provide financial information and supporting documents to the Internal Audit team.
- Support the Tax & Compliance team with financial data, VAT/Corporate Tax calculations and documentation.
- Assist with month‑end closing, audits and financial reporting.
- Identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution.
Required profile
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of hands‑on accounting experience in the UAE.
- Detail‑oriented, accurate, organized and proactive.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across Finance, Audit, Tax & Compliance functions.
Required skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel.
- Experience with accounting/ERP software.
- Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations.
- Understanding of UAE Corporate Tax requirements.
- Hands‑on experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
- Familiarity with General Ledger management.
- Ability to perform bank and inter‑company reconciliations.
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Element MEA
Sharjah