Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

This role plays a key role in maintaining the day-to-day accounting activities for the healthcare organization by supporting financial operations across facilities. Responsibilities include posting journal entries, maintaining ledgers, assisting in month-end closings, reconciling accounts, and supporting audits. This role demands accuracy, analytical thinking, and adherence to financial protocols while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support seamless finance operations.

Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Prepare and record accurate journal entries in the general ledger based on daily transactions and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements, intercompany balances, and general ledger accounts regularly.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in line with company policy.
• Review and process invoices, staff claims, supplier payments, and petty cash transactions while ensuring adherence to approval workflows.
• Ensure all accounting entries are backed by valid supporting documentation and follow standard chart of accounts.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing process, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation calculations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and business units to gather information for financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.
• Adhere to internal control standards and recommend improvements to increase process efficiency and reduce financial risk.
• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE VAT regulations and assist with VAT return preparation and reconciliations.
• Support the fixed asset accounting process including additions, retirements, transfers, and depreciation.
• Participate in the standardization of processes across shared services and recommend automation opportunities.
• Maintain financial data integrity in the ERP system and coordinate updates with IT and finance teams.
• Perform any additional finance-related tasks and special projects as assigned by the line manager or finance leadership.

Qualifications

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce is required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Knowledge of VAT and financial regulations in the UAE.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with high accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with shared services or multi-entity accounting environments.

Accountant benefit from having experience/competency in:

• General ledger accounting
• Accounts payable/receivable processes
• Month-end closing
• Financial reporting
• UAE VAT compliance
• Account reconciliation
• ERP financial modules
• Financial audits
• Fixed asset accounting
• Intercompany transactions

Experience