We are looking to hire a junior accountant with an analytical mind and professional organizational skills.
Junior accountants are expected to be detail oriented, have strong problem-solving skills, good reporting structures, work comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines.
Under the supervision of a Senior Accountant assist in the preparation and submission of taxes, manage routine accounting activities, maintain the records, submit payroll and reconcile ledgers and other financial reports.
To ensure success, Junior accountants should be critical thinkers, proficient in math and accurate with a solid understanding of account and financial reporting principles and practices.
Top candidates will have outstanding report writing skills with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
Not only are having proficiency using a Apple IOS Productivity Suite and Microsoft Office with other accounting software programs, outstanding problem solving and analytical skills in addition to the ability to keep information confidential are also key for this position.
Top candidates will have outstanding report writing skills with the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
Junior Accountant Responsibilities:
Work under the supervision of a Senior Accountant
Analyze financial information and prepare balance sheets
Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
Act as backup accounts payable
Assist with payroll records, review expenses, etc. when assigned
Coordinate with management and staff to prepare budgets
Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures, and national banking regulations
Resolve account payable and receivable issues or queries
Accurately perform daily reconciliations of cash, check and credit card transactions, and tally and file invoices
Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements
Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation
Reconcile ledgers monthly and quarterly
Prepare income tax returns and corporate reporting requirements
Develop monthly financial statements that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, and balance sheets
Assist in completing audits
Update the financial database to make sure that all the information present is accurate and immediately accessible when required
Generate reports of financial status information
Assist senior accountant to complete end of month and year close procedures
Adhere to the law and the company’s financial and accounting guidelines
Assist the department with other accounting projects
Junior Accountant Requirements:
Bachelors degree in accounting or related (essential)
Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) certificate (advantageous)
3 years of accounting work experience in the UAE (essential)
Sound understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills
Meticulous attention to detail with the superb organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Critical thinker with a high proficiency in math
Solid knowledge of accounting and financial reporting practices and principles
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent report writing, communication and IT skills
Advanced competency in Apple IOS Productivity Suite, Microsoft Office and Accounting software packages
Able to maintain confidentiality
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