General Accountant

Role Overview

This position is for a General Accountant working on an outsourced arrangement in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The engagement is offered as a 1-year contract, and the compensation is up to AED 5,000 per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and process incoming payments across cheque, bank transfer, credit card, cash, and direct payment channels.
• Carry out reconciliations for bank accounts, commissions, insurance-related balances, customer credit balances, and other accounts as needed.
• Manage petty cash operations, monthly expense entries, vendor settlements, and refunds issued to clients.
• Liaise with insurance providers to follow up on receipts and refund-related matters.
• Prepare payment requests and assist with the day-to-day deposit of cash and cheques.
• Investigate and clear unmatched or unallocated transactions while keeping financial records accurate and up to date.
• Maintain compliance with accounting principles, internal policies, and applicable regulatory standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience is expected.
• Strong working knowledge of reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting is necessary.
• Comfort using accounting software along with Microsoft Office tools is important.
• Applicants should bring solid analytical ability, strong organization, and clear communication skills.
• The ideal candidate should be careful with details, take initiative, and work well in a team with a positive mindset.

Employment Details

This is a full-time onsite contract role for an outsourced engagement. The contract term is 1 year, and the salary offered is up to AED 5,000. No additional benefits, openings count, or start date were specified.