General Accountant

at  ACOUP Employment Services

We’re looking for a skilled General Accountant to join our finance team. You’ll handle tasks like preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, analyzing data, and assisting with budgeting. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software are essential. Join us and help drive our organization’s financial success.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or finance. MBA in Finance is preferred.
• 2 – 4 years of UAE Experience in accounting standards and VAT.
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of international accounting standards.
• Accountancy qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, CPA or ICAEW).
• Extensive knowledge of integrated accounting software and Excel.
• Previous experience of raising investment funds, dealing with investors.
• Strong track record of delivering outcomes and achievements in a customer focused organization.

• Provide guidance and advice to management on accounting principles and finance requirements.
• Set up and manage a new accounting infrastructure including financial controls and policies.
• Preparation of monthly profit and loss account, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Responsible for the Payroll/WPS system and ensuring accurate payment.
• Implement cost accounting and advise the management on the most appropriate course of action based on cost efficiency and capability.
• Carry out financial reconciliation and put in place internal controls.
• Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash-flow Statements with comparisons against the budget and explanation of major variances.
• Revenue, expenses, and cash-flow forecasts, identifying associated risks and opportunities.
• Create and monitor sales/commission structures.
• Monitoring of the Finance KPIs against budget.
• Financial reports and analysis, Debtors and Collection.
• Responsible for banking, financial institutions, and online payment gateways.
• Manage the Finance Department on a day-to-day basis.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key risk and finance stakeholders at all levels within the business.