Junior Accountant cum Admin

Role summary

EdNex Educational Aids Trading LLC in Dubai is seeking a detail-focused Junior Accountant cum Admin to support both finance and office administration. The position suits someone with 1 to 3 years of experience who can handle routine accounting work, keep records organized, and help ensure smooth day-to-day operations in a busy environment.

Accounting duties

• Keep accounting entries and financial files accurate and up to date.
• Handle both outgoing and incoming payment transactions.
• Draft invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, customer balances, and supplier statements.
• Help prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with VAT-related preparation, submission, and compliance tasks.
• Track overdue receivables and follow up with customers for payment.
• Work with suppliers on payment coordination and account statements.
• Organize and maintain financial records and supporting paperwork.
• Support payroll processing and employee reimbursement tracking.
• Provide documents and assistance during audit activities.
• Contribute to inventory reconciliation and stock accounting tasks.
• Follow company policies and financial control procedures.

Administrative duties

• Support the Finance and Administration teams with general office tasks.
• Manage office files, records, and company documentation.
• Coordinate office supplies and vendor-related purchases.
• Assist with travel bookings, including flights, hotels, and visa documents.
• Answer calls, emails, and other correspondence in a professional manner.
• Arrange meetings and help maintain calendars when needed.
• Support HR with employee documents, onboarding, and admin coordination.
• Arrange courier pickups and outgoing document deliveries.
• Help maintain office assets and administrative records.
• Carry out other related administrative work as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Between 1 and 3 years of accounting experience, ideally gained in the UAE.
• Practical experience using Zoho Books is required.
• Good working knowledge of accounting basics and UAE VAT rules.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and solid interpersonal skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred background

• Experience in a trading, technology, engineering, or education-related business is beneficial.
• Exposure to inventory and procurement accounting processes is an advantage.
• Familiarity with other Zoho tools such as Zoho Inventory, Zoho Expense, or Zoho CRM is a plus.
• Ongoing professional accounting studies or a relevant certification will be considered an added advantage.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package.
• Medical coverage and other benefits in line with UAE Labour Law.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and fast-moving workplace.
• This is an in-person role.

Additional information

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Company: EdNex Educational Aids Trading LLC. Work mode: on-site.