Accounting Assistant

About This Role

An accounting assistant provides essential support to the finance team, focusing on maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring smooth daily accounting operations. This role suits a detail-oriented individual with experience in bookkeeping and financial reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the finance team with daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring all transactions are supported by proper documentation
• Review sales and purchase invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers for accuracy
• Reconcile customer, supplier, and bank accounts, and investigate discrepancies
• Support accounts payable and receivable activities, including payment and collection follow-ups
• Assist with month-end closing and the preparation of financial reports
• Organize accounting documents and maintain confidentiality of financial information

Requirements

• Bachelor ’s degree or diploma in Accounting or Commerce
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience within the UAE
• Good understanding of bookkeeping, journal entries, invoice verification, and account reconciliation
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively with the finance team
• Willingness to work on-site in Sharjah
• Valid UAE residence visa and availability for a secondment arrangement