Accountant – UAE (JAFZA)

About the role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to support the Financial Controller in managing finance and accounting methods, practices and procedures. The role involves preparing financial assessments, accounting records and other information to enable senior management to make informed decisions and improve profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Controller with periodic financial forecasting as required.
• Control activities such as taxation, credit policies, costing and expense controls.
• Ensure all activities comply with legal, professional and ethical standards.
• Maintain financial processes and controls in line with best practice and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (U.S.A.).
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation.
• Manage resources to keep general accounting functions and processes accurate.
• Measure performance against budgets and prepare variation, control and statistical reports.
• Prepare periodic cash‑flow statements for review by the Financial Controller.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports in accordance with management and statutory requirements.
• Run vendor payments to meet agreed payment terms.
• Review and validate accounting and statistical information before submission.
• Support the annual budgeting process and provide timely financial assistance to local management.

Required profile

• Degree in Business Accounting/Finance and a globally recognised accountancy qualification.
• Minimum of two years post‑qualification experience.
• Experience in bank reconciliation and foreign currency transactions.
• Experience in financial reporting, including statutory and audit reporting.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations.
• High level of computer skills – accounting systems, Microsoft Suite and advanced Excel.
• Stakeholder‑management experience for effective business partnering.

Required skills

• Foreign Currency transactions
• Bank Reconciliation
• Audit reporting
• General Ledger Reconciliations
• Accounting Systems
• Microsoft Suite
• Financial Reporting
• Advanced Excel