Bookkeeper - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Uqudo

Description

Title:
Bookkeeper


Function:
Accounting and Finance


Reporting to:
Senior Accountant


Location:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid/Remote)


Job Type:
Permanent/Full time


Why Uqudo?
We are a leading, multi-award winning, Identity Access Management Start Up.

uqudo was born with a mission to rid the digital world of fraudulent identities. We aim to instil trust in digital transactions where interactions are essentially anonymous.

Founded by a team of identity experts, uqudo has a long heritage of delivering large-scale, high-quality projects with success stories in digital federal national identity programs, national driving licence systems, and national electronic passport programs.

As a natural progression of these successes, uqudo has reinvented itself as an intelligent AI-based identity layer that's future-proof, dynamic, and secure.

Our talented and diverse workforce spans 18 nationalities across 7 countries, with all of our opportunities offered as either fully remote or with hybrid working flexibility.

What do we Value?
Trust is at the centre of our mission, our product, and our culture.

We are honest and transparent in all of our interactions, with our customers, and with each other. And we trust our employees to make good decisions for themselves and for uqudo.

We care - more - always - about each other, our customers, and our community.

We encourage all of our employees to achieve and maintain their version of excellence through an empowering management culture.


The Position:


Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records: Record and maintain financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and payroll information.
• Reconcile accounts: Conduct regular bank and credit card account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Process accounts payable and receivable: Prepare and process invoices, payments, and receipts, and maintain a systematic filing system for easy retrieval.
• Prepare financial reports: Generate financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, on a regular basis or as requested.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting: Collaborate with the finance team to provide accurate financial data for budget preparation and forecasting activities.
• Support monthend and yearend close processes: Assist in preparing necessary documentation and reports for financial audits and tax filings.
• Maintain compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting regulations, laws, and company policies.
• Monitor financial transactions: Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Provide financial analysis: Analyse financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to aid in decisionmaking processes.
• Maintain confidentiality: Handle sensitive financial information with utmost confidentiality and discretion.

You should have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. An associate degree or equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 23 years of experience in bookkeeping or a similar role, preferably in a corporate or organisational setting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles: Sound understanding of fundamental accounting principles, including accrual accounting, financial statements, and general ledger entries.
• Proficiency in accounting software: Experience working with popular accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero) and a strong aptitude for learning new tools and technologies.
• Attention to detail: Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail to ensure the integrity and reliability of financial records.
• Organisational skills: Excellent organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Analytical thinking: Ability to analyse financial data, identify patterns and trends, and provide meaningful insights.
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members, clients, and external stakeholders effectively.
• Ethical standards: Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards in handling financial information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fastpaced environment.

Uqudo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws.

Salary:
AED3, AED5,000.00 per month


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to start by 1st August 2023?

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