General Accountant / Assistant Accountant
Job Summary
Ejadah Asset Management Group LLC is currently inviting applications from qualified and detail-oriented financial professionals for the position of General Accountant in Dubai, UAE. The selected candidate will oversee core accounting operations, manage general ledger accounts, prepare financial statements, perform bank reconciliations, and ensure full compliance with UAE corporate tax and VAT regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, post, and verify daily journal entries, general ledger accounts, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) transactions.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, and variance analysis to maintain accurate financial logs.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards.
- Manage corporate VAT returns compilation, tax filing documentation, and support internal and external financial audit processes.
- Process payroll calculations, employee end-of-service benefits (EOSB), supplier payments, and inter-company accounting settlements.
Job Overview
| Employer | Ejadah Asset Management Group LLC |
|---|---|
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Monthly Remuneration | AED 6,000 – AED 8,500 per month (Tax-Free Package) |
| Education Requirement | Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (BSAC / B.Com) |
| Professional Certification | ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA inter qualifications preferred |
| Experience Level | Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience in the UAE (Real Estate or Facilities Management background preferred) |
| Software Proficiency | ERP systems (Oracle Financials, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics 365) and advanced Excel |
| Benefits Package | Employment Visa, Health Insurance, Paid Annual Leave, Flight Allowance, Gratuity |
Career Preparation Guide & Candidate Advice
How to Optimize Your CV for General Accountant & Finance Roles
- Prominently Feature Certifications & Tax Knowledge: Detail professional credentials (ACCA, CPA, CMA) and explicitly mention experience with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT filing, and IFRS compliance right in your summary header.
- Highlight Enterprise Software (ERP) Expertise: Specify software platforms you master such as SAP, Oracle, Tally Prime, or QuickBooks, along with advanced Microsoft Excel functions (VLOOKUP, Index/Match, Pivot Tables, Macros).
- Quantify Accounting Accomplishments: Include concrete figures in your work history (e.g., "Managed monthly accounts receivable portfolio of AED 10M+" or "Reduced ledger reconciliation cycle times by 20%").
- Optimize for ATS Recruitment Software: Use standard accounting section headers (Financial Skills, Core Competencies, Professional History, Education) to ensure automated ATS screeners parse your resume smoothly.
Common Accounting Interview Questions & Recommended Answers
- Question: How do you ensure accuracy and compliance during month-end financial closing?
Tip: Explain your structured closing workflow, reconciling all sub-ledgers against the general ledger, verifying accruals and prepayments, double-checking bank statements, and conducting cross-variance checks before final reporting. - Question: How do you handle discrepancies during vendor account reconciliations or audit reviews?
Tip: Emphasize systematic audit trails,tracing invoices against purchase orders and payment vouchers, communicating directly with vendors/auditors to resolve variances, and documenting adjustments clearly in accordance with company policy.
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