Accountant – Cost

Maintain and analyse non-engineering and designated financial transactions, with particular attention to cost records, invoice processing and reporting accuracy. The accountant supports budget preparation, periodic financial analysis and month-end and year-end close activities. The role works with internal departments, suppliers, banks and external auditors to resolve queries, maintain reliable supporting records and protect confidential financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and monitor financial entries in the accounting system, ensuring cost elements and financial dimensions are assigned correctly.
• Review invoices and supporting documents, match transactions to records, route items for approval and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare management information reports, ageing analysis and other periodic reports from accounting data.
• Review cost accounts before monthly and annual closing, compiling reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate audit schedules and information requests with external auditors and provide clear documentation when required.
• Maintain organised backups and financial records while escalating unusual transactions or control exceptions to management.

Requirements

• Bring at least 3 years of corporate finance or accounting experience, including 2 years in cost-related work.
• Understand the accounting cycle, financial controls, invoice matching and period-end procedures.
• Maintain accuracy, confidentiality and the ability to meet deadlines without compromising the quality of work.
• Be comfortable working in a computerised accounting environment and responding to queries from multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or an equivalent discipline from a recognised institution.
• A professional accounting qualification is preferred.
• Advanced Excel and working knowledge of financial reporting and accounting systems are important.

Skills

• Cost accounting and reconciliation
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Advanced Excel and data handling
• Audit coordination and documentation
• Accuracy and confidentiality

Employment Details

• Employer: Air Arabia
• Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
• Employment type: Full-time position; work schedules may vary by department and operational needs.
• Salary and benefits: confirm the current package during recruitment.
• Applicants must meet the role-specific licensing, medical, legal and eligibility requirements that apply to the position.

Application

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