Summary
Al Shirawi Group is hiring a Junior Accountant for its manufacturing operations in Dubai. The role supports accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries and month-end close, as well as inventory movements, costing data and annual audits. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field and 1–3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing experience is preferred. Oracle ERP, strong Excel skills and knowledge of UAE VAT are required, while IFRS knowledge is an advantage.
The posting
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Roles and responsibilities:
1. Accounts Payable (AP)
- Prepare supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Assist in processing supplier payments (cheques, bank transfers, online portals)
- Monitor, follow up & track vendor advances.
2. Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Monitor outstanding receivables and maintain provision as per policy.
- Review unapplied receipts and customer advances.
3. General Ledger (GL) & Month-End Support
- Post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, adjustments)
- Assist in closing monthly books within deadlines
- Maintain proper documentation for all entries
4. Inventory & Costing Support (Manufacturing Focus)
- Coordinate with stores and production for inventory movements
- Support costing team with material, labour, and overhead data
5. Audit & Compliance
• Support in Annual Audits (KPMG & ICV).
Must have skills:
Technical Skills
- Hands on experience with Oracle ERP (AP, AR, GL, Inventory modules)
- Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas)
- Understanding of manufacturing workflows (OM, WIP, FG, RM)
- Knowledge of UAE VAT as per FTA regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- 1–3 years of accounting experience (manufacturing preferred)
- Experience with Oracle ERP is preferred
- Knowledge of IFRS is an advantage
Working Conditions
- Location: Dubai, UAE
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Work Schedule: Standard UAE working hours (with flexibility during month-end)