Staff Accountant
Job Description
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant to join our established team in Dubai. In this role, you will be responsible for handling day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate ledger records, and ensuring smooth compliance with local free zone authorities.
The ideal candidate will possess a formal accounting qualification, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing daily financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily Transaction Management: Handle and maintain petty cash transactions, register local purchases, and manage utility bills.
- Vouchers & Provisions: Accurately record monthly payment and journal vouchers, and ensure all monthly provisions are passed correctly.
- Supply Chain & Logistics Tracking: Register and track goods in transit to ensure accurate inventory and cost mapping.
- Billing & Receivables: Record monthly service bills and actively follow up with debtors to ensure timely outstanding payments.
- Compliance & Reconciliations: Reconcile portal statements for JAFZA, DMCC, and the Chamber of Commerce to ensure strict accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Team Support: Assist the finance department with various accounts-related tasks and ad-hoc reporting as required.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Commerce.
- Experience: 2–4 years of hands-on accounting experience
- Portal Proficiency: Direct experience navigating and reconciling UAE free zone portals (specifically JAFZA and DMCC) is highly desirable
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
- Core Competencies: Excellent numerical accuracy, strong organizational skills, and a professional communication style for external debtor management.
