Senior Accountant

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine

The accountant will be responsible for executing and improving the process. This includes implementing approved financial policies and recording expenses in the companys accounts. The accountant will also review financial and accounting transactions related to expenses, ensuring the accuracy of accounting entries according to approved standards. Tasks and Responsibilities: 1. Performing and recording expenses in the entitys accounts, conducting reviews of financial and accounting transactions related to expenses, and ensuring the accuracy of accounting entries in accordance with approved guidelines. 2. Receiving, reviewing, and processing incoming invoices from vendors and suppliers. Ensure that all invoices are accurate, properly coded, and have the necessary approvals. 3. Carrying out financial transactions in alignment with approved financial policies, tax regulations, systems, and procedures related to expenses and accounting, as outlined in the Federal Governments Financial Procedures Manual. 4. Managing accounts, analyzing them, handling transfers and discounts, and preparing necessary financial and accounting reports for direct officials and relevant authorities. 5. Implementing employee financial procedures related to promotions, bonuses, allowances, service terminations, salary deductions, and monitoring their execution following approved procedures. 6. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions related to accounts payable. Ensure that all supporting documentation is properly filed and organized. 7. Creating accounting entries, reports, and financial statements for expenses in both Arabic and English. 8. Identifying opportunities for process automation or efficiency improvements within the accounts payable function. 9. Assisting with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of accounts payable transactions. 10. Staying updated on changes in accounting rules, tax regulations, and company policies related to accounts payable. 11. Undertaking any other tasks assigned by the direct manager.