Junior Accountant

Role Overview

The Junior Accountant is a detail-oriented and proactive professional responsible for supporting the Finance & Accounting team in the day-to-day financial operations of the company. The role is essential for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting timely reporting across the business.

The Junior Accountant will assist in bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, ERP processes, and documentation in line with VAT and IFRS standards. The ideal candidate should be organized, discreet, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Bookkeeping & Documentation:
• Record daily financial transactions accurately in the general ledger.
• Book supplier invoices, customer payments, petty cash, and other relevant financial entries.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date, and accurate financial files and documentation.
• Act as custodian of the companys petty cash float, ensuring availability at all times.
• Verify validity and accuracy of petty cash claims and submitted bills.
• Reconcile physical petty cash daily with the general ledger balance.
• Arrange business travel advances for the sales team and follow up on timely settlement of expenses.
• Process and reconcile vendor and customer SOAs on a monthly basis.
• Record daily incoming receipts and allocate them to the appropriate invoices.
• Prepare and process supplier payments in SAP for supervisor approval.
• Send ledgers and SOAs to customers and internal stakeholders as required.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for all company accounts.
• Deposit PDCs and cash collections on time; ensure proper system entries for clearance.
• Maintain and reconcile Post-Dated Cheque records and balances in SAP.
• Update exchange rates daily across SAP databases in line with Central Bank guidance.
• Raise and post daily sales and purchase invoices in SAP.
• Issue credit notes when necessary and ensure accurate entry of landed costs.
• Update and maintain sales and purchase price lists in SAP.
• Post fixed assets to the FA Register and manage stock transfer requests.
• Post GRPOs and Landed Costs accurately and in a timely manner in SAP.
• Maintain inventory transaction accuracy and ensure clean reconciliation with stock records.
• Support the preparation and submission of VAT reports in compliance with FTA regulations.
• Ensure all accounting entries are in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
• Assist with VAT audit preparations by maintaining supporting records and documentation.
• Respond to internal and external queries regarding financial information.
• Support the Finance Manager in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Ensure readiness for internal and external audits by maintaining clean, complete documentation.
• Handle sensitive financial data with discretion and in line with internal confidentiality protocols.
• Ensure daily activities are conducted in compliance with company certifications and standards (ISO 9001, Ecovadis), actively supporting their ongoing implementation and maintenance.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Mandatory Expertise:
• Basic understanding of IFRS standards, UAE FTA regulations, and core financial processes.
• Previous hands-on experience with ERP systems, especially SAP (preferred).
• 12 years of experience in accounting or finance-related roles.
• Experience with ERP systems is a strong advantage (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Oracle).
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Skills & Knowledge:
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP financial systems.
• Strong accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting, landed costs, and stock management processes.
• Experience supporting audits or VAT inspections.
• Exposure to the fragrance, packaging, or cosmetics industries.