Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

ELMA Electromechanical Assistant Accountant

Job Overview

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Employment Type Full-time

Work Arrangement On-site

Sector Construction & Real Estate

Experience Level Junior (1-3 years)

Application Deadline November 1, 2026

About the Company

ELMA Electromechanical is a company operating within the UAE's dynamic construction and electromechanical sector. Their focus on electromechanical services suggests involvement in projects requiring specialized technical and engineering expertise. The company emphasizes the importance of accurate financial record-keeping and compliance, particularly concerning project accounting and UAE VAT regulations.

Job Description ELMA Electromechanical is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team in Abu Dhabi. This role is integral to maintaining the financial health of the company, with a specific focus on the MEP contracting industry. You will be responsible for a range of accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.

Key responsibilities include processing invoices, performing bank reconciliations, assisting with financial reports, and verifying tax documents. Your contribution will directly support the company's operational efficiency and financial reporting integrity.

Required Skills

• Accounting
• Financial Records
• Invoice Processing
• Payment Vouchers
• Bank Reconciliations
• Petty Cash
• Financial Reports
• Journal Entries
• Month-End Closing
• UAE VAT
• MS Excel
• Tally

Key Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process supplier/subcontractor invoices and payment vouchers.
• Prepare supplier payment schedules, cheques, and bank transfer requests.
• Verify POs, LPOs, delivery notes, and supplier invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain petty cash records.
• Assist with monthly financial reports, journal entries, and month-end closing.
• Verify tax invoices and prepare UAE VAT workings and supporting documents.
• Maintain accounting documentation and filing systems.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Senior Accountant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• 2–4 years’ accounting experience, preferably in MEP contracting.
• Knowledge of project accounting and construction transactions.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software such as Tally.
• Good communication, analytical, and reconciliation skills.