Junior Accountant

Job Title: Junior Accountant
Location: Fujairah Free Zone 2 – Fujairah, UAE
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Accountant

Job Summary

The Junior Accountant is responsible for supporting the Chief Accountant in the daily accounting operations of the company, maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, and assisting in financial reporting and compliance with applicable UAE financial and tax regulations.

The role ensures timely recording of financial transactions, proper documentation, and effective coordination with other departments to support the company's financial management and internal control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Assist the Chief Accountant in the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements by providing accounting schedules and supporting records.
• Maintain general ledger entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records.
• Process supplier invoices, customer invoices, receipts, and payment entries in the accounting system.
• Perform regular bank, supplier, and customer account reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and prepare updated aging reports.
• Assist in preparing daily bank balance and cash flow reports.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and report them to the Chief Accountant for review and resolution.

VAT Compliance

• Assist the Chief Accountant in maintaining compliance with UAE VAT regulations issued by the Federal Tax Authority.
• Prepare VAT transaction summaries and supporting schedules for quarterly VAT return preparation.
• Verify sales and purchase invoices for completeness of VAT information and supporting documentation.
• Maintain proper VAT records and organize supporting documents for tax audits.
• Assist in reconciling input VAT and output VAT accounts.
• Prepare and organize documentation required by auditors and tax consultants.
• Report VAT-related discrepancies and missing documentation to the Chief Accountant.
• Support the implementation of updated tax procedures as instructed by the Chief Accountant.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and accounting schedules for management review.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation required for annual financial audits.
• Assist the Chief Accountant in responding to audit queries and obtaining supporting records.
• Ensure accurate filing and maintenance of accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Follow established accounting procedures, internal controls, and company financial policies.
• Assist in monthly and year-end accounting closing activities.
• Maintain updated schedules of fixed assets, advances, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.

Budgeting and Financial Control

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts by compiling historical financial information and supporting data.
• Monitor actual expenses against approved budgets and prepare variance summaries.
• Maintain accurate expense records and ensure proper allocation of costs to relevant departments or projects.
• Verify payment requests, expense claims, and supporting documentation before submission to the Chief Accountant for review and approval.
• Assist in monitoring project expenses, procurement costs, and other operating expenditures.
• Support the implementation of internal financial control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Report unusual transactions, discrepancies, and potential budget overruns to the Chief Accountant.

Administration and Coordination

• Coordinate with purchasing, logistics, warehouse, and other departments to obtain required accounting and financial documentation.
• Ensure proper filing, organization, and document control of invoices, payment records, bank statements, and other financial documents.
• Follow up on missing invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation required for accounting entries.
• Assist in maintaining accurate supplier, customer, and financial records in the accounting system.
• Support the Chief Accountant in preparing financial information required for management planning and cost control initiatives.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned by the Chief Accountant.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Additional accounting training or professional certification is an advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, trading, or industrial company.
• Fresh graduates with strong accounting knowledge and relevant internship experience may be considered.
• Basic experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with UAE VAT regulations and supporting tax documentation is an advantage.
• Experience in preparing accounting schedules and maintaining financial records.
• Exposure to inventory accounting, procurement transactions, and project cost monitoring is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Odoo, is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of UAE VAT requirements and financial documentation.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations and identify transaction discrepancies.
• Good data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prepare and maintain organized financial schedules and reports.

Competencies

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks within deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently on routine accounting tasks while seeking guidance when required.
• Ability to maintain confidential financial information professionally.
• Team-oriented approach and willingness to support the Chief Accountant and other departments.

You may send your CV to roxanne.pascual@roshell.net