Job Title:
Accounting associate professionals
Job Description:
Maintain complete records of financial transactions of an undertaking and verify accuracy of documents and records relating to such transactions.
Summary:
Accounting associate professionals compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
Tasks:
Job activities and tasks include:
- maintaining complete records of all financial transactions of an undertaking according to general bookkeeping principles, with guidance from Accountants
- verifying accuracy of documents and records relating to payments, receipts and other financial transactions
- preparing financial statements and reports for specified periods
- applying knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
- using standard computer software packages to perform accounting and related calculations
- supervising the work of accounts and bookkeeping clerks
Knowledge:
Higher specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Advanced knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Higher knowledge of research principles and methods
Higher knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
Broad knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Broad knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
Broad knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
Broad knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
Broad knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively managing complex ethical issues
Leverage information technology, management information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
Skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and produce recommendations and/ or relevant options
Manage higher level relationships and organize related activities of respective stakeholders
Higher skills and experience in broad based policy analysis, formulation and research, plus planning in sensitive and confidential environment
Develop concepts and convey strategic suggestions from the spectrum of development experience
Broad level negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
Use of information, tools, resources to support broad-level and complex work achievement
Work sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Work with others to develop creative solutions to complex predictable and new contexts problems
Communicate with effect, and a proven record of developing and maintaining active partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
Highly developed higher oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively control risks associated with change, as well observe ethical standards related to complex ethical issues
Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to set and implement new policy directions
Highly developed broad organizational skills, including the ability to organize priorities and meet tight deadlines
Work Context:
Usually work in offices with regular hours. They may travel to other branches and offices, or to attend conferences, meetings and training courses. Conditions at months-end can typically be stressful time due to heavy workloads to meet deadlines.
Education:
Diploma in accounting or related discipline, higher qualification or equivalent.
Required Work Experience:
Probable Employers:
Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Ministry of Finance, UAE Central Bank, Sharjah Administration and Control Department, Dubai Development Board, Dubai International Capital (DIC)
Occupational Size:
More than 5,000 and less than 30,000
Alternate Titles:
Examples of job titles:
Bookkeeper
Examples of some related occupations:
Accountant - Actuarial assistant - Bookkeeping clerk - Accounting clerk - Accounting assistant - Accounts payables clerk - Account clerk - Accounts payable clerk - Accounts receivable clerk - Account receivable clerk - Accounts payable specialist - Accounting associate
UAE Industry Groups:
Business, administration, tourism, retail and leisure service
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Source Of Info:
Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi
