Accountant cum Administrator
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Posted 26 days ago
About the role
Job Title: Accountant cum Admin
Company: Fort Specialties Trading LLC
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Summary
Fort Specialties Trading LLC is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant cum Admin with a minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a UAE trading company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, supporting tax compliance, and handling general administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance
* Process supplier invoices and ensure timely supplier payments.
* Prepare, verify, and record purchase invoices and sales invoices.
* Maintain accurate accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
* Monitor customer collections and follow up on overdue payments.
* Reconcile supplier and customer statements regularly.
* Perform monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash reconciliations.
* Record daily accounting transactions and maintain the general ledger.
* Prepare payment vouchers, receipt vouchers, and journal entries.
* Assist in monthly and year-end closing activities.
* Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation.
VAT & Corporate Tax
* Assist in the preparation and filing of UAE VAT returns.
* Maintain VAT-related records and supporting documents.
* Assist in Corporate Tax documentation and compliance requirements.
* Coordinate with auditors and tax consultants whenever required.
Administration
* Maintain organized filing systems for financial and administrative documents.
* Coordinate with suppliers, customers, banks, and government authorities when required.
* Prepare reports, letters, quotations, and other business documents.
* Support management with administrative and operational tasks.
* Ensure confidentiality of financial and company information.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
* Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a UAE trading company.
* Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and basic understanding of UAE Corporate Tax.
* Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and petty cash management.
* Proficiency in Tally ERP, ERP software, and Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas, reporting).
* Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
* Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
* Good communication skills in English (Hindi/Malayalam is an added advantage).
* Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in construction, building materials, or industrial trading companies.
* Familiarity with inventory accounting and stock reconciliation.
* Experience coordinating with external auditors and preparing audit schedules.
* Immediate joiners will be preferred.
Pay: AED1,800.00 - AED2,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person