Job Description

Below the general job description summary, like the example above, you'll typically see a list of responsibilities, requirements, and necessary skills, as outlined in this section and the next two.

Here are some of the accountant job description responsibilities you might find listed:

Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information Document financial transactions by entering account information Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information Secure financial information by completing database backups Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results Analyze financial information and summarize financial status Provide technical support and advice on management Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process Provide input into department's goal-setting process Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance Plan, assign, and review staff's work Support month-end and year-end close process Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Communicate effectively with clients Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise
Accountant requirements

These are just a few of the job requirements you may see in an accountant job description:

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Awareness of business trends Experience with creating financial statements Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process Excellent accounting software user and administration skills Accuracy and attention to detail Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues Experience with accounting software is a plus
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per month