Financial Accountant

Job Description

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with over 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across the Middle East & Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Zutari is committed to diversity and inclusion. In line with local employment regulations and nationalisation goals, this opportunity is open to UAE Nationals only.

Role responsibilities:

AP Invoicing:

• Ensure correct capturing of supplier invoices via workflow and correct GL allocation.
• Ensure timeous payments of suppliers
  
  

Cash and Bank:

• Petty cash processing
• Process payments on corporate card
• Provide supporting documentation to SA accountant when required
  
  

Vendor registration:

• Assist with Vendor registration by following up on Vendor activation in VP, retrieving bank confirmations and verifications
  
  

Monthly Journals:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries accurately and timely.
  
  

Reconciliations:

• Perform reconciliations for prepaid expenses, accruals, sundry items, bank, cash and other ad-hoc accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies as they arise.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items, ensuring timely clearance of old items.
  
  

Fixed Asset Register Maintenance:

• Assist with Maintaining the fixed asset register, including recording acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.
  
  

Policy Review:

• Review existing financial policies and ensure adherence.
  
  

Project Accounting:

• Process client invoices on Pagero system, including reconciliation between the Pagero and Vantagepoint systems
  
  

Ad-hoc Requests:

• Handle ad-hoc requests from management or other departments in a timely manner.
• Provide support to business units by offering financial information and analysis as needed.
  
  

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years’ of experience in accounting roles, preferably in a similar capacity.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written Arabic and English (Interview will be done in English)
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations