Associate Accountant
Job summary
Execute and support the accounts payable cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, reconciliations, payments, statutory tax documentation and month-end closing activities, in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Responsibilities
Invoice & documentation processing:
Prepare accurate and timely vendor/supplier supporting documents in line with contractual arrangements (target: twice monthly, on the 9th & 24th).
Record vendor/supplier invoices in the accounting system (e.g., Xero) on a daily basis with accuracy.
Three-way matching (PO / GRN / Invoice) where applicable.
Verification of invoice completeness and approvals.
Duplicate invoice checks.
Payments & tax compliance:
Support the accurate and on-time preparation and payment of tax and governmental dues.
Assist in preparing Forms 41, 46, 47 and the VAT report in line with statutory deadlines (VAT by the 10th of the following month; forms by the 15th of the following quarter).
Payment preparation according to approved payment cycles.
Vendor reconciliation:
Assist in reconciling vendor statements and escalate discrepancies to senior team members for resolution.
Vendor master-data verification / change controls.
Clearing outstanding vendor balances.
Financial reporting support:
Provide accurate, on-time support on ad-hoc reports and analysis as requested by the finance team.
Assist in preparing accounts payable reports for management review.
Month-end support:
Assist on the preparation of the monthly AP aging report (determine unusual balances, old invoices, and misdated invoices).
Assist in the preparation of the projected payments (next payments) report.
Ensure accruals and reversals are scheduled/entered correctly for the next month.
Compliance & audit:
Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audit requirements.
Follow local accounting regulations and company policies.
Process improvement:
Flag opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes and support the implementation of best practices.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
2–3 years of relevant experience in accounts payable, general accounting, or a similar accounting role, preferably within a project-based, construction, real estate, or services environment.
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and statutory tax/VAT filing procedures.
Familiarity with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Xero) is preferred.
HAND (Execution abilities): Adapts when instructed, completes assigned tasks reliably, meets basic quality standards.
HEART (Influence abilities): Cooperates within the team, communicates clearly, builds positive working relationships with vendors and colleagues.
Benefits
Basic salary
Performance bonus tied to achieved KPIs
Social insurance coverage
Medical insurance: fully covered through GlobeMed
Paid time off (PTO)
Work setup
Location: El Sheikh Zayed
Work model: [Details not provided]