Junior Accountant

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time

Job Location
Dubai, UAE

Nationality
Any Nationality

Salary
Not Specified

Gender
Not Specified

Arabic Fluency
Not Specified

Job Function
Accounting & Audit

Company Industry

Audit & Accountancy

Description

Bayut & Dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of five brands, we have more than 123 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

As a Junior Accountant, your role is a full function role where you will be expected to support the regional operations. You will be looking to make an early step in your career to join a dynamic work environment and a cohesive team. This is a hands-on role, which focuses on cost analysis, accounts payable, expense recognition, fixed asset management, and month end reporting.

In this role, you will:

• Own general ledger (G/L) accounts to ensure consistent cost allocations
• Be accountable for the monthly accrual process
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Assist in month end closing
• Post transactions to ledgers and other records
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Prepare analysis of accounts
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies in transaction processing
• Oversee transaction posting in the area of accounts payable and resolve any issues
• Provide timely and relevant internal management reporting and performance analysis
• Undertake intercompany posting and reconciliations
• Assist in preparing the required tax returns
• Actively participate in improving internal processes
• Update fixed asset registry and capital expenditure reporting
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations to investigate variances out of tolerance, liaise with the business to resolve, initiate corrective actions as required, and follow up on outstanding issues
• Provide backup assistance for other members of the team, and assist with various ad-hoc and finance project duties

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting from a recognized institution
• Minimum 3-5 years of general ledger experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high volume accounting environment, and 1-2 years dealing with cost analysis

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  Experience using an ERP system; solid exposure to NetSuite preferred
• Experience using purchase order (PO) software
• UAE VAT knowledge is a plus
• Good understanding of accounting, bookkeeping, and expense recognition principles
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and influence across the business
• Ability to prepare written reports and present to management
• Action oriented and proactive
• Deadline and result driven
• Team player
• Organized and systematic with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Able to cope with time and pressure deadlines and maintain a strong focus on detail
• Positive approach to work and able to adapt to the role quickly
• Service and quality oriented

Benefits

• A fast-paced, high performing team
• Multicultural environment with over 50 different nationalities
• Competitive tax-free salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Annual air ticket allowance
• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates
• Rewards and recognitions
• Learning and development

Bayut & Dubizzle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.