Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Company Description

JTC International FZCO, established in 2010 and based in Jebel Ali Freezone Area, Dubai, UAE, is a market leader in the IT and imaging market. We aim to expand our distribution range within Africa by leveraging our successful operations in East and Central Africa. As an authorized distributor for global IT hardware brands like Canon, Epson, HP, Dell, and Acer, JTC has earned a reputation as a credible and trusted supplier. Our dedicated team, vast network of distribution outlets, and strong supply relationships enhance our market image as a superior distributor of quality products.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Account Assistant located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Account Assistant will handle day-to-day tasks, including managing credit control, overseeing petty cash, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely accounting. The role also involves effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, supporting the finance department in various accounting tasks, and providing administrative support as needed.

Responsibilities :

• Prepares asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling & analysing account information.
• Manage all accounting transactions.
• Manage Petty Cash Expenses by verifying and submitting for disbursement.
• Ensure all the Bank Receipts & Payments are posted on daily basis & prepare Bank Reconciliation on monthly basis.
• Managing Company Cash Flow & highlighting any deficits to the Management for Funds injection.
• Authenticate financial transactions by reviewing documents.
• To ensure all the inventory related documents are verified & posted on regular basis.
• Maintaining Accounts Receivable: Preparing periodically outstanding invoices list & follow up for the payments.
• Maintaining Vendors Accounts- Prepare payments by verifying the invoices/ PI and submitting disbursement.
• Pay roll Management- ensure Salary sheet is compiled (duly verified with attendance records) & disbursed on time.
• Ensures Vat related documents are duly verified & submitted followed by payment on time.
• Ensures the monthly accounts are as per the agreed norms i.e. Profit & Loss reports, Balance Sheet.
• Submission of MIS reports to the Management with observations on Costs/Expenditure & recommendations to facilitate them in decision making.
• Liaise with the External Auditor by submitting the documents as per the requirement of International Accounting Systems (IAS), resolving the queries in consultation with the Management.
• Maintains all the Business administrative documents (Trade License, Insurance etc.) & ensures the same are renewed on time to avoid any hindrances in commercial activities & penalties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ of work experience in accounting or Finance (preferred UAE)
• Experience in ERP is a must (preferred in Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Business Central ERP)
• Conversant in Microsoft Office
• Conversant of Logistics activities, Import & Export formalities of Free zone Authorities is preferred
• Good Communication skills (oral & written).
• Experience with financial reporting requirements
• Experience in handling Vat Submission (acquainted with FTA rules & regulations).
• Experience in handling External Audit activities & resolving the queries.
• Good Analytical abilities