4 Accounting jobs in Abu Dhabi

Associate - Accounting Admin (UAE National)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 06/19/2025

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Associate – Accounting Admin to provide administrative and coordination support to the department, with a focus on managing invoicing and budget tracking activities. While the role is administrative in nature, it requires a strong financial acumen.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the department, including document management, correspondence, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams.

Assist in preparing, reviewing, and processing vendor invoices and expense claims in line with financial policies.

Maintain organized records of financial documents such as invoices, budget trackers, and purchase requests.

Coordinate departmental meetings, prepare minutes and follow up on action items.

Liaise with procurement, finance, and vendor teams to support invoice and payment processing activities.

Track and process incoming invoices, ensuring completeness and accuracy before submission to Finance.

Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, purchase orders, and supplier contracts.

Ensure proper documentation, filing, and archiving of accounting and administrative records.

Support scheduling of finance-related meetings, preparation of materials, and tracking of action items.

Requirements

• UAE National(Emirati)
  
• Bachelor’s degreein Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  
• 2–8 years ofexperience in accounting support, financial administration, or departmentcoordination.
  
• Working knowledgeof financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP tools is preferred.
  
• Strong proficiencyin Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
  
• Strong financialand numerical acumen.
  
• High level ofaccuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Excellentorganizational and time management skills.
  
• Strongcommunication and coordination abilities.
  
• Discretion inhandling sensitive financial data.
  

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The Role
• Execute daily accounts payable operations including invoice processing, vendor management, payment preparation, and record maintenance, ensuring accurate financial processing in accordance with company policies and UAE regulatory standards • AI-Powered Invoice Processing: Process vendor invoices using AI-enabled optical character recognition (OCR) and automated data capture systems, ensuring accurate extraction of key invoice data, proper coding, and exception handling for complex transactions • Automated 3-Way Matching: Execute automated three-way matching processes using machine learning algorithms that compare purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices, investigating exceptions and resolving discrepancies flagged by intelligent matching systems • Smart Vendor Master Management: Maintain vendor master data using AI-enhanced validation tools, ensuring accurate vendor information, banking details, and compliance documentation with automated duplicate detection and data quality checks • Intelligent Payment Processing: Process payments using AI-powered payment platforms that optimize payment timing, currency selection, and routing methods while ensuring compliance with UAE banking regulations and cash flow optimization • Construction Invoice Specialization: Handle specialized construction industry invoices including progress billing, retention management, variation orders, and final account settlements using automated validation tools specific to UAE construction practices • AI-Assisted Document Management: Utilize intelligent document management systems for invoice scanning, automated filing, and digital workflow processing, ensuring proper documentation and easy retrieval for audit purposes • Machine Learning Fraud Detection: Monitor payment transactions using AI-powered fraud detection systems, identifying suspicious patterns, duplicate payments, and potential vendor fraud while escalating concerns appropriately • Automated Accruals Processing: Execute month-end accrual processes using predictive analytics tools that estimate outstanding liabilities based on historical patterns, contract terms, and project completion percentages • Smart Expense Management: Process employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions using AI-enhanced expense management platforms with automated policy compliance checking and receipt validation • Vendor Reconciliation Support: Perform vendor statement reconciliations using automated matching tools, investigating discrepancies identified by machine learning algorithms, and resolving outstanding items efficiently • AI-Enhanced Reporting: Prepare accounts payable reports and aging analysis using intelligent reporting tools, ensuring accurate data presentation and automated variance identification for management review • Tax Compliance Processing: Process VAT-related transactions and documentation using automated tax compliance systems, ensuring accurate VAT calculations and proper supporting documentation for UAE tax requirements • Purchase Order Management: Support purchase order processing and approval workflows using AI-powered procurement systems, ensuring proper authorization levels and budget compliance checking • Retention Management: Manage construction retention schedules and release processing using automated tracking systems, ensuring compliance with contract terms and UAE construction industry standards • Quality Control Implementation: Utilize AI-powered quality control tools to review work accuracy, identify potential errors, and ensure data integrity across all accounts payable transactions • Process Improvement Participation: Actively participate in testing new AI tools, automated invoice processing enhancements, and digital workflow improvements, providing feedback to optimize system performance

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; minimum 6-8 years of accounts payable or accounting experience with at least 3 years exposure to construction or real estate industry, preferably within UAE • Working towards professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred • Basic understanding of UAE business regulations, VAT requirements, and accounts payable best practices

About the company
Service Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs. Knowledge Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term. Care At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that's why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability.

The Role
Process accounts receivable transactions for real estate development operations, ensuring accurate customer billing and collection activities while learning to utilize AI-powered tools and automated systems to support efficient receivables management and maintain compliance with UAE regulatory requirements. • Process routine accounts receivable transactions including customer invoicing, payment application, and basic customer account maintenance, ensuring accurate transaction recording in accordance with company procedures and UAE business standards • AI-Assisted Invoice Generation: Generate customer invoices using AI-powered billing systems, learning to validate automated invoice data, ensure accurate customer details, amounts, and project allocations in the accounting system • Automated Payment Matching: Support payment application processes by reviewing automated system matches between customer payments and outstanding invoices, escalating exceptions and discrepancies to senior team members for resolution • Basic Customer Account Maintenance: Update customer master information using automated validation tools, ensuring accurate contact details, billing addresses, and basic documentation under supervision • Collection Activity Support: Assist with collection activities using AI-enhanced customer communication platforms, learning proper follow-up procedures and UAE customer relationship management practices • Real Estate Billing Processing: Handle basic real estate billing including off-plan sales invoices, service charges, and maintenance fees under guidance, learning industry-specific billing requirements and automated validation procedures • Document Management & Filing: Utilize AI-powered document management systems for invoice processing, digital filing, and basic workflow procedures, ensuring proper documentation and organized record-keeping • Basic Aging Analysis: Support accounts receivable aging analysis using automated reporting tools, learning to identify overdue accounts and potential collection issues for escalation • Payment Processing Support: Process customer payments and deposits using automated payment platforms, learning banking procedures and UAE payment compliance requirements under supervision • Customer Communication Assistance: Assist with basic customer inquiries regarding billing, payment status, and account information using established communication protocols and customer service standards • Revenue Recognition Support: Support revenue recognition activities by maintaining proper billing documentation and learning UAE real estate revenue recognition requirements under guidance • Basic Reporting Support: Prepare simple accounts receivable reports using automated reporting tools, learning to extract data accurately and present information clearly for review • Credit Management Assistance: Support credit management activities by maintaining customer credit files and learning basic credit assessment procedures for real estate customers • Dispute Resolution Support: Assist with basic billing disputes and customer concerns, learning dispute resolution procedures and proper documentation requirements • Month-End Processing: Support month-end accounts receivable activities including aging reports, collection summaries, and basic reconciliation procedures under supervision • Quality Control Learning: Learn to use AI-powered quality control tools for work review, developing skills in error identification and data integrity maintenance • Process Learning & Development: Actively participate in training on new AI tools, automated billing systems, and process improvements, demonstrating willingness to learn and adapt to technology enhancements

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; minimum 4-6 years of accounting or administrative experience with basic exposure to accounts receivable or customer billing functions • Interest in pursuing professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent is desirable • Basic understanding of accounting principles and willingness to learn UAE business regulations and customer billing procedures

About the company
Service Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs. Knowledge Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term. Care At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that's why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability.