Accounting Specialist

Job description / Role

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE SKILLS WILL BE HIGHLY REGARDED FOR THIS ROLE

Job Overview:
Our client provides an on line trading platform specializing in precious metals, who due to their success are now in need of an Accounting Specialist

As an Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for handling the company’s day-to-day financial and accounting operations. This includes managing journal entries, preparing reconciliations, supporting month-end closings, and assisting with tax-related matters such as VAT. You will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintain accounting records in accordance with company policies and UAE regulations, and support internal and external audits.

Responsibilities:
• Perform daily accounting operations, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of VAT returns and maintain up-to-date VAT documentation.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely and accurate processing of payments and receipts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities and coordinate with external auditors as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with UAE accounting standards and internal policies.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support management decision-making.
• Manage accounting data using company accounting software and ensure accuracy across financial systems.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and provide financial insights.
• Perform ad-hoc financial tasks and analysis as required by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in financial services, preferably within trading, fintech, or commodities sectors..
• Good understanding of general accounting principles and daily accounting operations.
• Strong experience with VAT and tax reporting in the UAE.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Russian is an advantage.

Salary:
AED 15000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Health care, air ticket, visa

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.