Junior Accountant

Accountant – Dubai Location: Dubai, UAE Job Summary We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant with a minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience to join our team in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of day-to-day accounting operations, bank reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, VAT, financial reporting, and MS Excel. Key Responsibilities - Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial transactions. - Handle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) activities. - Record sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses, and other financial transactions. - Prepare and maintain invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, credit notes, and debit notes. - Perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. - Monitor customer outstanding balances and follow up on receivables. - Verify supplier invoices and coordinate supplier payments. - Assist with monthly closing and preparation of financial statements. - Prepare reports including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, cash flow and ageing reports. - Maintain proper documentation of accounting records, invoices and supporting documents. - Assist with UAE VAT accounting and VAT return preparation, including input and output VAT reconciliation. - Ensure VAT-related records and tax invoices are properly maintained in accordance with UAE requirements. - Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, suppliers and customers when required. - Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. - Monitor petty cash and company expenses. - Maintain proper records of fixed assets and inventory, where applicable. - Support management with financial reports and accounting information. - Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and applicable UAE regulations. - Perform other finance and accounting duties assigned by the Finance Manager/Management. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting