Accountant - Dubai

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Job Ref. No:	DBU/AC/001
Position Name:	Accountant
Department:	Finance-Business Unit
Location:	Dubai
Job Description:	Major Duties and Responsibilities   ·       Prepare payable invoices for processing by matching invoices with purchase orders, verifying accuracy of addresses, charge code, payment amounts etc; checking files for any previous payments, resolving discrepancies; determining, verifying and posting appropriate general ledger entries; assigning voucher numbers, inputting data into the accounts payable system to ensure that the required payable invoices are accurately prepared, recorded and filed. ·       Prepare payment schedule after verifying invoices, obtain approval for payments from the authorized persons, printing the required cheques or make system entries for direct transfer (based on money instrument being used), disburse cheques and file associated documentations and receipts to ensure that the required payments are made in a timely and accurate manner. ·       Verify reimbursement claims and vouchers received from employees, make required reimbursement related entries in the appropriate ledgers, coordinate with payroll to ensure that reimbursements are paid to ensure that reimbursements are verified and accurately accounted for under the appropriate accounting head. ·       Validate and edit daily project accounting posted transactions to the general ledger with the appropriate authority. ·       Maintain general ledger, including preparing journal entries, accounts analysis and reconciliation, closing books (monthly & yearly), setting up new accounts. ·       Post transactions details in Project Accounting and summarize transactions in General Ledger ·       Provide support for projects/sites management such as billing procedures, contractors billing requirements and expenditures reports. ·       Assist management in monitoring and analyzing project/site cost versus budget. Report budget variances by cost (amount and percentage). ·       Prepare project cost progress summary report and forward to the Chief Accountant. ·       Process fixed assets transactions including acquisition, transfer, depreciation, disposal and verification. ·       Process Payroll payments to employees below Department Head level and ensure transfer of salaries to personnel bank accounts. ·       Maintain updated fixed assets database. ·       Provide monthly expense reports of Business Unit ·       Analyze accounts, as required, and assist in period end and year end closings. Provide necessary information for managerial analysis. ·       Assist in the preparation of the Business Unit financial statements. ·       Perform other general accounting activities, as assigned. Qualifications A minimum of: ·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 3 - 4 years of related experience. ·       Professional certificate (i.e. CPA or CA) or Masters Degree in Accounting is preferable. ·       Must demonstrate the ability to handle all activities related to Accounting. ·       Excellent analytical and organization skills. ·       Ability to think logically and systematically. ·       Strong interpersonal skills such as motivation, loyalty, and openness. ·       Knowledge of computerized accounting systems. ·       Ability to communicate properly in oral and written form. ·       Good command of English language (oral and written).