GL Accountant (General Ledger)

The GL Accountant – Finance is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial records, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and organizational policies.

SECTION II: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

· General Ledger Maintenance

· Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and categorized.

· Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.

· Reconciliations

· Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank accounts, intercompany accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.

· Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

· Financial Reporting

· Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

· Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and organizational policies.

· Journal Entries

· Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and other transactions.

· Ensure proper documentation and approval for all journal entries.

· Compliance and Audits

· Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

· Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

· Analysis and Reporting

· Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and issues.

· Provide management with insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.

· System Integration and Process Improvement

· Support the integration of financial systems and ensure data accuracy.

· Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

· Tax and Regulatory Support

· Assist in the preparation of tax filings and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

· Support regulatory reporting requirements as needed.

· Collaboration

· Work closely with other departments (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury) to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

· Liaise with external stakeholders, such as auditors and tax consultants.

· Other Duties

· Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.

· Perform other related tasks as assigned by management.

SECTION III: KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

· Bachelors Degree/ higher diploma or equivalent Experience

· Appropriate experience in similar position with experience of Shipping Company.

· Advanced interpersonal abilities including excellent written and verbal communication skills.

SKILLS

· Analytical ability

· Experience in data models and reporting packages.

· Ability to analyze large datasets.

· Ability to write comprehensive reports.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· An analytical mind and inclination for problem-solving.

· Attention to detail.

· Written and Spoken English & Arabic (preferred)

· With a background in shipping and at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the UAE.

· Experience in General accounting, billing and revenue accounting, reconciling bank statements, financial reporting, administration of payments, financial data analysis and Taxation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person