Accountant

Department: Finance
Location: Dubai
Company Overview:
Join Jetex, an award-winning global leader in executive aviation with a unique ecosystem of more than 35 locations around the world whose success always springs from the engagement and talent of teams who create flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions. The company provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. It caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial, and personal air travel. With professions that span our entire value chain-from trip planning to indulging passengers with exceptional hospitality-Jetex offers a vast range of career opportunities around the world. Committed to being an employer of choice, Jetex encourages employees to pursue their aspirations thanks to concrete development and learning opportunities, including personalized career itineraries, contribution to entrepreneurial projects and other initiatives.

Department Overview:
The Finance Department is responsible for managing the organizations financial resources and ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across the business. The department oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls while supporting strategic decision-making and maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Job Purpose:

The Accountant will support the Finance team in day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting activities. The role will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger, preparing reconciliations, managing vendor transactions, supporting accounts payable activities, and assisting with financial reporting and audit processes.


Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Perform general accounting duties and maintain the general ledger
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations for inter-company balances, prepaid accounts, accruals, and corporate credit cards
  • Record and reconcile vendor transactions and accounts
  • Verify travel-related invoices and allocate expenses to appropriate accounts
  • Support month-end closing activities and financial reporting processes
  • Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation

Accounts Payable & Reconciliations

  • Process invoices and ensure timely and accurate reconciliations
  • Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
  • Coordinate with internal departments and vendors regarding payment-related matters
  • Reconcile VAT authority accounts with tax return submissions and process required adjustments

Audit & Compliance

  • Support external auditors by preparing required documentation and account information
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain confidentiality of financial records and sensitive company information

Finance Operations & Coordination

  • Collaborate closely with Finance team members on reporting and operational activities
  • Support process improvement initiatives within the accounting function
  • Ensure timely completion of assigned accounting and reconciliation tasks
  • Assist with additional finance-related duties as assigned

Requirements
Qualification
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience
  • 2 - 3 years of experience as a General Accountant within the UAE
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced corporate environment preferred
Skillset

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS standards
  • Experience with ERP accounting and financial reporting systems
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Good analytical and reconciliation skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible, proactive, and able to work under pressure