General Accountant

🏢 Confidential Company
📍 Dubai, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 1mo ago🔄 Updated: 1mo ago
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A General Accountant is needed to handle all aspects of general accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and month-end closing. Responsibilities include preparing annual budgets, monitoring actual revenue and expenses against approved budgets, preparing monthly budget-versus-actual reports, and investigating budget variances. The role also involves preparing management reports, cost analyses, financial summaries, managing accounts payable and receivable, and supporting the preparation of financial statements. Compliance with UAE VAT requirements and accounting standards, as well as assisting with audits, are key duties. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 3-5 years of general accounting experience, proven budgeting experience, advanced Excel skills, and experience with accounting software. UAE accounting experience is preferred. Handle general accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and month-end closing.Prepare annual budgets in coordination with different departments.Collect, review, and consolidate departmental budget submissions.Monitor actual revenue and expenses against approved budgets.Prepare monthly budget-versus-actual reports.Investigate budget variances and provide clear explanations.Assist in preparing financial forecasts and cash-flow projections.Prepare management re
Required Skills
Finance, Legal & Governance
○Internal Controls○Financial Reporting○Financial Analysis○Budgeting○Accounts Receivable
Productivity & Workplace Tools
○Excel
Information Technology
○ERP
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
○Analytical Skills
Other
○Accounting Officer○Audit Accountant○Accounts Manager
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • Minimum 3–5 years of general accounting experience.

  • Proven hands-on experience in the complete budgeting process.

  • Experience in budget preparation, forecasting, monitoring, and variance analysis is mandatory.

  • Strong knowledge of general accounting and financial reporting.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

  • Experience using ERP or accounting software.

  • UAE accounting experience is preferred.

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to coordinate with department heads and meet reporting deadlines.

  • CMA, ACCA, CPA, or a similar professional qualification is an advantage.

Description
Handle general accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and month-end closing.Prepare annual budgets in coordination with different departments.Collect, review, and consolidate departmental budget submissions.Monitor actual revenue and expenses against approved budgets.Prepare monthly budget-versus-actual reports.Investigate budget variances and provide clear explanations.Assist in preparing financial forecasts and cash-flow projections.Prepare management reports, cost analyses, and financial summaries.Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.Ensure compliance with UAE VAT requirements and accounting standards.Assist with internal and external audits.Recommend improvements to budgeting, reporting, and financial-control processes.
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