Accountant - Bank Reconciliation (Logistics)

We are seeking a Accountant - Bank Reconciliation (Logistics) to manage and reconcile multiple bank accounts, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial transactions. The role involves performing daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and supporting month-end and year-end financial closings in compliance with IFRS and company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analysing financial records for reconciliation purposes. This role is for our client based in Dubai, who is one of the largest companies in the region.

This position is on an initial contract for 3 months and is renewable.

We are looking for a passionate Accountant - Bank Reconciliation (Logistics) who has experience working with multiple accounts, preferably within a shared services environment, which is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage end-to-end Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) for multiple bank accounts, including escrow, international, and credit card accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and company ledgers in a timely manner.
• Post and verify Journal Voucher (JV) entries & Airway bills to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Perform inter-company reconciliations , including fund transfers, interest accruals, and treasury sweeps.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities , including accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and internal control policies.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors , providing reconciliation documentation and explanations as required.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) teams to ensure accurate and complete financial data.
• Participate in ERP system migrations and automation projects , improving reconciliation efficiency and reducing manual workload.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports on cash positions and bank reconciliation status for management review.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting , Finance, or related field (Master’s in Banking & Finance preferred)
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion.
• Candidates with experience from the Logistics industry preferred.
• Part-qualified ACCA (or pursuing ACCA/CPA) is an advantage.
• 5–8 years of accounting experience , with at least 1 year focused on bank reconciliation in a corporate or real estate environment.
• Experience with ERP migration and process automation (RPA) preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards and financial controls.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail , analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

Availability

We can only consider candidates who are available immediately.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.

We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role a consultant from Edari will be in touch with you to get a deeper understanding of your profile, to discuss the role in more detail and potential next steps.