General Ledger Accountant

We are looking to hire a General Ledger Accountant who will be responsible for maintaining financial records, general ledger, preparing financial reports, analyzing budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations for our client based in Dubai, a large semi-government organisation.

This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 6 months and is renewable.

The role sits within the Accounts Payable Department and reports directly to the Assistant Manager (Accounts Payable).

We are looking for a General Ledger accountant who has solid experience in maintaining and preparing financial records, general ledger reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring all payment transactions are properly recorded and supported by relevant documentation.

• General Ledger Maintenance
  :
  Assist in maintaining the integrity of the general ledger by recording transactions accurately and timely.
• Maintained accurate and timely general ledger reconciliations
  , applying strong attention to detail honed during prior experience in hospitality finance operations.
• Journal Entries
  :
  Prepare and enter journal entries for routine transactions, including accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
• Manage end-to-end GL activities and payment processing
  , including scheduling payments, preparing payment batches, and reconciling payments against invoices.
• Financial Reporting Support
  :
  Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Ensure timely disbursement of vendor payments in compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and contractual terms.
• Audit Assistance
  :
  Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Coordinated month-end close processes under strict deadlines, utilizing time management skills developed from high-volume hospitality environments.
• Software Utilization
  :
  Utilize accounting software (Oracle) and MS Excel to perform accounting tasks efficiently.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or similar.
• Must have CA / CPA / ACCA qualification.
• Advanced excel and VBA are mandatory for this role.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of work experience in an accounts payable role with a background in the Hospitality sector.
• Proficiency in Oracle Fusion ERP or MS excel will be an advantage.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preference will be given to candidates available in UAE able to join immediately.