Accountant

Job Purpose:

The Accountant / HR Generalist will serve as a dual-role professional responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, ensuring statutory compliance, and handling day-to-day HR operations for the automotive service center. This role supports both financial integrity and workforce management to drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Finance:

1. Financial Record Keeping
2. Maintain the general ledger, journal entries, and chart of accounts.
3. Record daily transactions, including invoices, receipts, and expense claims.
4. Reconcile bank statements monthly.
5. Accounts Payable & Receivable
6. Process vendor invoices, ensure timely payments, and manage vendor reconciliations.
7. Issue customer invoices, monitor receivables, and follow up on outstanding payments.
8. Payroll Processing
9. Prepare and process monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring the accuracy of salaries, overtime, allowances, deductions, and gratuities.
10. Ensure compliance with the UAE Wage Protection System (WPS) for payroll disbursements.
11. Statutory Compliance & Reporting
12. Prepare VAT returns (if applicable) and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws.
13. Provide financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) to management, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
14. Audit & Internal Controls
15. Support external and internal audits by providing required documentation and schedules.
16. Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard cash, assets, and account integrity.
17. Budgeting & Forecasting
18. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
19. Monitor budget vs. actual performance and report variances.

Human Resources:

1. Recruitment & Onboarding
2. Coordinate full-cycle recruitment: post job ads, screen CVs, schedule interviews, and prepare employment contracts.
3. Handle onboarding, orientation, and probation processes for new hires.
4. Manage visa, Emirates ID, medical insurance, and labor card renewals (in coordination with PRO or relevant team).
5. Employee Records & HR Administration
6. Maintain accurate employee records (contracts, leave, attendance, personnel files) in compliance with UAE labor laws.
7. Update HR database / HRIS regularly.
8. Payroll-Linked HR Functions
9. Align HR data (e.g., attendance, leave, performance) to payroll for accurate salary computation.
10. Calculate end-of-service benefits and gratuity settlements.
11. Performance Management & Employee Relations
12. Assist in managing performance appraisal cycles, including tracking KPIs / goals.
13. Address employee queries, grievances, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policy and UAE labor regulations.
14. Leave & Attendance Management
15. Track employee attendance, leave requests (annual, sick, unpaid).
16. Ensure leave policies are applied consistently.
17. HR Policy & Compliance
18. Enforce and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures.
19. Ensure compliance with UAE labor law and MoHRE regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Human Resources.
2. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably with exposure to HR/payroll.
3. Knowledge of UAE employment laws and regulations.
4. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, ERPNext) and MS Excel.
5. Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS) or HR modules in ERP.
6. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
8. High level of confidentiality, integrity, and accuracy.

Performance Metrics / KPIs:

1. Payroll Accuracy Rate – % of payroll processed without errors.
2. Timeliness of Financial Reports – Delivery of monthly/quarterly reports on schedule.
3. Accounts Receivable Turnover – Speed of collections.
4. Recruitment Efficiency – Time to hire and onboarding success.
5. Employee Record Accuracy – Completeness and correctness of HR files.
6. Compliance – Zero significant labor law breaches or audit issues.

Work Environment:

1. Office-based, with occasional visits to the workshop or branch.
2. Standard UAE workweek (6 days, depending on company policy).
3. Collaborates closely with Operations, Service Advisors, Technicians, and Management.