General Accountant

Position Details

Salary: AED 6000 per month

Transport: Provided from common pickup location to the office

Location: Abu Dhabi UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Organisation

A leading industrial paper manufacturing facility located in Abu Dhabi UAE this organisation is the first and largest producer of printing and writing paper in the GCC and MENA region. Operating across a 250000 sqm industrial site the facility produces high-quality uncoated woodfree paper reels folio-size paper and cut-size finished goods with an annual production capacity of 325000 metric tonnes. The organisation exports its products to over 50 countries across six continents and operates in full compliance with global environmental standards sourcing pulp exclusively from certified sustainable forests.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced General Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records supporting month-end processes and ensuring compliance with UAE financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger entries
• Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements and reports
• Perform bank reconciliations intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet schedules
• Assist in the preparation of budgets forecasts and variance analysis
• Ensure timely and accurate VAT filing in compliance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation
• Maintain fixed asset register and process depreciation entries
• Liaise with vendors procurement and operations teams on financial matters
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and company financial policies and procedures
• Assist with payroll processing and related accounting entries

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
• Minimum 2 4 years of accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficiency in Tagalog language (written and spoken) - required for internal documentation and communication purposes
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential
• Strong working knowledge of UAE VAT regulations
• Experience with ERP accounting systems (SAP Oracle or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA ACCA CMA or equivalent professional qualification (completed or in progress)
• Prior experience in the manufacturing or paper industry
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi-based regulatory and compliance requirements