Summary
Starlinks is hiring a Financial Accountant in Dubai, with the role description focused on accounts payable and day-to-day accounting operations. The work includes processing payments, maintaining financial records, preparing reconciliations and monthly reports, and supporting audits and financial systems. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration and at least 5 years of similar experience. Knowledge of ZATCA regulations, GAAP, IFRS, Excel and Oracle/ERP is required.
The posting
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Job Overview:
The Accounts Payable Associate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting financial operations, process vendor and other payments and perform day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Recommend improvements to departmental policy and support in the implementation of procedures and controls.
- Support in Month end cycle including posting on accruals and preparation of monthly financial reports.
- Maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, general ledger, and account reconciliations.
- Record transactions in ERP.
- Process payments (vendor payments, government payments, insurance and other business-related payments (office rent, utilities etc.)
- Ensure the daily tasks are conducted in an organized manner.
- Prepare supplier account reconciliation on a regular basis.
- Prepare reconciliation between divisions and identify the variances.
- Perform bank reconciliations and ensure timely recording of transactions.
- Identify and accurately record payments that are subject to Value added Tax (VAT) and Withholding tax.
- Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and support in addressing audit findings.
- Maintain and update insurance related records and provide necessary information as and when requested.
- Prepare financial reports and ad-hoc analysis as requested.
- Contribute to the implementation and optimization of financial systems and software including ERP.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Perform other job-related projects and/or assignments that he/she might be asked to do by his/her direct supervisor/manager for special assistance that are often not mentioned in this job description as they arise under specific circumstances
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Strong Knowledge of ZATCA Rules & Regulations, GAAP and IFRS.
- MS office applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal & communication skills
- Oracle/ERP
- Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional working relationships
- Attention to detail