Full job description

• Perform daily bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Manage and reconcile company petty cash accounts, including foreign currency transactions.
• Provide support to the Finance & Accounting Manager (FAM) on financial and operational matters as required.
• Review and validate supplier invoices to ensure compliance with UAE invoicing and VAT regulations.
• Accurately record and upload invoices into the accounting system.
• Monitor, verify, and process employee expense claims, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Prepare and execute bank payment runs in accordance with approved payment schedules.
• Process electronic fund transfers and other payment transactions in a timely manner.
• Prepare and administer cheque payments while ensuring adherence to company policies and deadlines.
• Record financial transactions in journals, ledgers, and accounting records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Reconcile accounts payable balances and supplier statements of account (SOA) to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor outstanding payables and ensure timely settlement of vendor obligations.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor queries.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions, ensuring proper documentation and approval.
• Maintain effective communication with vendors and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Generate monthly financial reports related to accounts payable, vendor balances, payments, payroll, and cash management.
• Lead month-end closing activities related to cash, bank accounts, and accounts payable functions.
• Conduct VAT reconciliations and prepare accurate and timely VAT return submissions to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
• Prepare month end closing activities which includes performing detailed General Ledger (GL) reviews and analyses to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Lead and coordinate statutory audits, liaising with external auditors and ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance financial controls, processes, and reporting efficiency.