Junior Accountant ? Payroll specialist

Job Description

The Company:A large conglomerate based in Sharjah ? CornichThe Role:Posts financial transactions and reconciles accounts to ensure the accuracy of financial data and compliance with all internal/regulatory protocols. Prepares Accounting/Financial reports by analysing related Accounting data. Reports to the Senior Manager, Payroll & Cost ControlPlease note that this role is based in SharjahSalary for the role is 10,000AED plus competitive benefits.Major Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSTransaction Processing and Procedural Compliance

• Processes ledger and books entries according to stated Accounting procedures, identifies routine errors and anomalies so that all transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner
• Calculates posts and verifies entries to obtain and record financial data to be used in maintaining Accounting and statistical records for The Company and affiliated companies.
• Performs accounts receivable/payable activities in accordance with The Company?s Accounting principles to ensure accurate documentation and internal reporting of employee and vendor accounts receivable/payable within the company.
• Ensures that all transactions and reports are processed according to internal procedures and guidelines so that the company fulfils all legislative reporting requirements.

Accounting and Financial Reports

• Creates reports from statistical and financial information according to stated schedules so that all required information is available for review and verification.
• Prepares summaries of the company?s on-going projects by gathering relevant data and documents such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements.
• Examines and analyses Accounting/Financial statements to assess completeness, accuracy and conformity with the company?s accounting procedural standards.

General Ledger

• Analyses ledgers and accounts to allow the reconciliation of financial data according to stated schedules so that the company remains aware of its financial position on an on-going basis and statutory reports can be produced within legislative time limits.
• Provides monthly bank reconciliations and ensures proper journals of cash book are maintained.

Data Accuracy and Documentation

• Identifies, investigates and rectifies routine errors and anomalies in data and reports so that all financial data can be relied upon.
• Maintains financial files and information in a way that allows ease of retrieval of information and reports.

Reporting and Communication

• Reports to the Senior Manager, Payroll & Cost Control on all work processing activities.
• Should be well versed in creating neat and presentable reports. Preference to candidate with strong Excel VBA, Power query and Power BI skills.
• Liaises with Internal stakeholders and obtains information to enable timely close of accounting and payroll processes.
• Maintains and exhibits excellent working relationships with all staff.
• Continuous Improvement of Position
• Maintains professional and technical Accounting/Financial knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications. Shares knowledge with and recommends subsequent actions to senior management.

Qualifications and Desired Skills:

• Hold a Bachelor?s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent business experience
• Part Qualified ACCA candidate will be preferred.
• Between 2 -4 years? previous experience within a large conglomerate
• Must have good experience in SAP HCM and payroll
• Candidate should demonstrate strong learning capabilities. Preference will be given to the candidate pursuing higher academic qualification.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal skills) in English
• Excellent organisational skills and planning
• Commitment to continues learning
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent knowledge & experience of working in ERP environment, database and related spread sheets
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite)

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