Accounting Specialist

Overview

Responsibilities:

• Process general accounting functions accurately and on time – including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, debt, transfer of funds and taxes.
• Perform daily accounting duties including the preparation of customer invoices, cash receipts, collections, corporate credit card reconciliations, balance sheet schedules, and payroll.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and annual accounting closes.
• Review invoices to validate accuracy, completeness and make corrections as appropriate.
• Update financial records and review journal entries at both account and corporate levels.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from colleagues, employees, vendors and clients by providing complete and timely information.
• Research accounting transaction information and assist in resolving accounting issues.
• Assist with audits and compliance.
• Help in preparing budgets and compiling financial reports.
• Track and analyze monthly receivables and outstanding days.
• Help develop financial reporting dashboards to drive productivity.
• Assist in building and maintaining complex financial models to predict financial performance
• Communicate results to the appropriate stakeholders in Finance, Operations, Sales and Corporate.
• Pro-actively communicate status of over-due receivables to management.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the high tech industry

Job-Specific Skills:

• A passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail A meticulous and diligent approach to accounting
• Ability to build relationships and networks
• Good understanding of principles of accounting and policies & procedures applicable to the UAE
• Excellent time management and communication skills