Junior Accountant - Finance,Accounts Receivable

Overview:
Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, The First Group is a dynamic, integrated global
property developer with a fast-growing portfolio of upscale hotels,
residential properties, F&B brands and real estate asset management services.
Since our launch in ‎2005, we have carved a highly successful niche offering
unrivalled property investment opportunities in high-growth markets to clients
from more than ‎70 countries worldwide.

We were among the first developers to identify the tremendous potential in
providing private investors the opportunity to purchase hotel guestrooms,
suites and serviced apartments in our collection of upscale properties located
in highly popular locations across Dubai. We back up our success with a list
of International Property awards along with strategic partnerships with
companies such as Wyndham Hotel group, Millennium Hotels, Emirates Airlines
and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts.

To successful candidates, we offer a diverse progressive corporate working
environment with clear growth potential along with award winning sales &
marketing tools, a state of the art showroom featuring Dubai's only virtual
helicopter tour and endorsements from a number of international sporting
celebrities.

Job Description:
We are looking for an ambitious Junior Accountant to provide support to the
main business division of the finance department. The role will include
assistance with day to day transactional processing in to the key systems
operated by the company, along with ad hoc reporting requirements.
* Prepare weekly/monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure timely follow up on unallocated/unreconciled items.
* Provide processing support to the accounts receivable and accounts payable staff.
* Ensure that Delegations of Authority are being followed for cash outflows and report exceptions.
* Post journal entries to ensure that all relevant transactions are recorded.
* Update financial data and documentation on a timely basis in to the key systems used to ensure that information is well tracked and available.
* Assist the team with the preparation of monthly closing requirements adhering to deadlines.
* Assist with analysis of actuals vs budget and prior years.
* Scope will likely include elements of Project Accounting, Cost Control and Internal Audit further in to the role to give the candidate an understanding of a wide range of accounting functions.
Desired Skill & Expertise:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Graduated or nearing completion of a Bachelor Degree (Accounting/Finance specialty).
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Excellent verbal and written English.
* Must have an interest in Commercial Operations.
Personal Qualities:
* Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
* Have a professional and friendly manner.
* Be an effective verbal and written communicator.
* Have a flexible and positive attitude.
* Work effectively in a team with reliability.
* Have the ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
* Handle routine processing of a wide range and high volume of documents while consistently maintaining attention to detail.
* Be excellent with numbers and have an acumen for analysis.