General Accountant

Role Overview

General Accountant at MIRA Construction. The role manages day-to-day accounting operations and ensures accurate financial records in compliance with applicable accounting standards and UAE regulations.

Role Purpose

Maintain accurate financial records, manage accounting transactions, and ensure compliance with IFRS standards and UAE regulations. Support internal and external audit processes while collaborating effectively with internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Transaction Management

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Record vendor invoices in the accounting system and manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
• Issue customer invoices in accordance with contract terms and ensure proper revenue recognition.

Reconciliation & Bank Statements

• Perform regular reconciliation of bank statements and statements of accounts.

Expense & Employee Management

• Process employee expense claims and ensure compliance with company policies.

Inventory & Fixed Assets

• Manage inventory accounting, including stock movements and valuation.
• Account for tangible and intangible fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.

Cost Accounting

• Calculate cost of goods sold and perform cost accounting and cost analysis.

Expense Recognition & Accruals

• Ensure timely recognition of expenses, including accruals, prepaid expenses, provisions, and cost allocations.

Tax & Compliance

• Support tax accounting processes, including UAE VAT and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) compliance.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS principles and company accounting policies.

Audit Support

• Facilitate internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit queries.

Ad-Hoc Tasks

• Perform other ad-hoc accounting and finance-related tasks as required by Management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, bookkeeping processes, and accounting principles.
• Good understanding of cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets, and tax accounting.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards.
• Working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Income Tax regulations.

Skills & Competencies

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
• Result-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in both Russian and English (written and spoken).

Additional Information

• Experience with accounting systems such as Odoo and SAP Business One is an advantage.