General Ledger Accountant Jobs in Sharjah

General Ledger Accountant Jobs in Sharjah

General ledger accountants prepare journal entries, reconcile financial statements and accounts, and ensure data accuracy. They typically report to a supervisor or manager and work with management in other departments including IT, sales operations, engineering, and legal. Most general ledger accountants work full time in an office setting; they may occasionally work overtime to accommodate the needs of their company. Since this position involves analyzing and ensuring accuracy of data, those who are well-suited to a career as a general ledger accountant are detail-oriented, organized, and accurate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for General Ledger activities and to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the recorded accounting transactions/information.
• Record accounting transactions to the ERP system and maintain required information for various reporting requirements.
• Day-to-day responsibilities of the GL Accountant includes, but not limited to, Preparation, review, and maintenance of manual, recurring, and inter/intra hospital journal entries to ensure the accruals, depreciation, cost center allocations and transfer of costs are correct in accordance with UHS Accounting Policies & GAAP and properly supported for the accuracy and completeness of the UHS’s financial statements.
• GL Accountant shall ensure timely month-end closing process of financial statements and reports to the Finance Manager for review. Prepare monthly account reconciliations as well as Hospital Activity reports.

Job Requirements:

• B. Com, CPA or BSc in Accounting from an accredited university.
• Five years’ experience in a similar position
• Prior UAE experience in Hospital/Healthcare industry is preferred.
• Fluency in English, Arabic is an asset.