Accountant / Administrator

Our client, a reputed fashion retail brand in the UAE, are currently looking for an Accountant / Admin to manage their day to day accounting and administrative activities. The role would involve inventory management, financial analysis and reports, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations, invoicing and other administrative tasks as required.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information.
• Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in financial reporting and analytical skills
• Proficiency in invoicing, bookkeeping, and accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience with accounting software and MS Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Minimum 3+ years experience in accounting/finance
• Administrative experience required