Accountant

Role Overview

Accountant at NMC Healthcare. This role maintains day-to-day accounting activities for the healthcare organization by supporting financial operations across facilities.

Role Purpose

Support seamless finance operations through accurate posting of transactions, maintenance of ledgers, month-end closings, account reconciliations, and audit support while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to uphold financial protocols.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Transaction Processing

• Prepare and record accurate journal entries in the general ledger based on daily transactions and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all accounting entries are backed by valid supporting documentation and follow standard chart of accounts.
• Maintain financial data integrity in the ERP system and coordinate updates with IT and finance teams.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions in line with company policy.
• Review and process invoices, staff claims, supplier payments, and petty cash transactions while ensuring adherence to approval workflows.

Account Reconciliation

• Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements, intercompany balances, and general ledger accounts regularly.

Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Support the month-end and year-end closing process, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation calculations.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Collaborate with internal departments and business units to gather information for financial reporting and variance analysis.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Support the fixed asset accounting process including additions, retirements, transfers, and depreciation.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with applicable UAE VAT regulations and assist with VAT return preparation and reconciliations.
• Adhere to internal control standards and recommend improvements to increase process efficiency and reduce financial risk.

Audit Support

• Assist with preparation and coordination of internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and explanations.

Process Improvement

• Participate in the standardization of processes across shared services and recommend automation opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Perform any additional finance-related tasks and special projects as assigned by the line manager or finance leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 4+ years of experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within a shared services or healthcare organization in the UAE.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Proficiency in MS Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Knowledge of VAT and financial regulations in the UAE.
• General ledger accounting.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Month-end closing.
• Financial reporting.
• UAE VAT compliance.
• Account reconciliation.
• ERP financial modules.
• Financial audits.
• Fixed asset accounting.
• Intercompany transactions.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with high accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with shared services or multi-entity accounting environments.