Accountant

Title:  Accountant

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reporting to: Manager, Finance

Salary: Approx. AED 8,000 per month*

*Depending on qualifications & experience

About Us: The Applied AI Company (AppliedAI) is a pioneering AI technology company

headquartered in Abu Dhabi, committed to innovation and excellence in artificial intelligence solutions

in regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, government, and financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily accounting activities required to maintain the companys general ledger in all aspects.

• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.

• Ensure completion and review of all post-close reconciliations (main balance sheet account reconciliations). Ensure all balances are properly supported and documented.

• Collaborate with the other accounting department team members to support overall department goals and objectives. 

• Prepare for and ensure a clean and timely year end audit. Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.

• Ensure that the companys management principles, policies, and programs are consistently practiced.

• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

• Reconcile, analyze and maintain accurate balance sheet accounts

• Assist with internal and external audit requests

• Support monthly financial closing activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations

• Drive process improvements and automate workflows for efficiency

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business processes

• Prepare the VAT, WHT, CT declarations where applicable

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.

Professional qualification (eg. CA,ACCA,CPA) mandatory.

Experience:

Proven experience (3+ years) as an Accountant or in a similar financial role is required.

Prior experience using accounting softwares like Xero and Quickbooks.

Thorough understanding of IFRS and GAAP is required.

Knowledge of UAEs financial and tax regulations.

Skills:

Fluency in English is required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word) is required.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills is required.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.