Business Services Assistant - Accounting(Sharjah)

Dubai
£55000 - £60000 per annum
27 May 2019
24 Jun 2019
ABBSADXB
Amy Butler
Office Manager
Accountancy
Permanent
Full Time
We are seeking a highly motivated Business Services Assistant to provide support to the Business Services department by managing daily accounting, HR, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and have the flexibility and experience to perform other critical business service related tasks.

Responsibilities:

This position will encompass a range of finance related tasks including, but not limited to:

Accounting and Finance
  • Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
  • Update accounts payable and performs reconciliations
  • Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
  • Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc.
  • Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
  • Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports
  • Assist Business Services Manager in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
  • Assist Business Services Manager in the preparation of annual budgets and cash flow projections
  • Assist with other Business Services projects as assigned
Human Resources
  • Posting job ads and organising resumes and job applications
  • Coordinate communication with candidates and schedule interviews
  • Maintain records and prepare status reports for open positions
  • Ensuring background and reference checks are completed
  • Overseeing the completion of benefit and other new hire documentation
  • Conduct initial orientation to newly hired employees (providing documentation, setting up a designated log-in, workstation, email address, etc.)
  • Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies)
  • Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations etc.)
  • Updating and maintaining employee benefits, employment status, and similar records
  • Performing file audits to ensure that all required employee documentation is collected and maintained.
Procurement
  • Support in sourcing and assessing vendors
  • Prepare PO’s, requisition forms and standard contracts
  • Maintain vendor files and records
Administration and IT
  • Manage renewals and subscriptions for software
  • Prepare PO’s, requisition forms and standard contracts
  • Maintain server files and PI contact database

Professional Background and Skills
  • A University degree in Business Administration, Finance or closely related field
  • Proven accounting experience with excellent organising abilities
  • Proven experience as an HR assistant, staff assistant or relevant human resources/administrative role
  • Basic knowledge of the UAE labour laws
  • Good with numbers and figures and possesses analytical acumen
  • Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices, including IFRS
  • Can complete simultaneous tasks in a high-pressure environment – to deadline and budget
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA) is preferable
  • A flexible, supportive and positive team player
  • Excellent data presentation skills and ability to write clearly and concisely

AED25,000 per month negotiable