General Accountant

Distinguished Real Estate

The Role

Overview

Manage full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • erp data
  • month-end close
  • account reconciliation
  • accounts payable
  • accounts receivable
  • financial statements

Tasks

-Prepare and submit tax-related documents and ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations. -Facilitate internal and external audits: prepare audit workpapers, respond to audit queries, and implement recommended improvements. -Develop and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and improve efficiency. -Utilize accounting software / ERP systems: accurately enter financial data, run reports, and reconcile system balances. -Support month-end and year-end close processes: prepare adjusting and closing journal entries, set up accruals, and ensure completeness of financial records. -Assist in budgeting and forecasting: contribute to the preparation of annual budgets, reforecasts, and variance analysis. -Manage accounts receivable: generate invoices, track receivables, follow up on collections, and reconcile AR balances. -Handle cash management: reconcile bank accounts, forecast cash inflows/outflows, and monitor liquidity. -Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow). -Perform account reconciliations (bank, sub-ledgers, intercompany) to ensure accuracy. -Manage accounts payable: process vendor invoices, verify approvals, schedule payments, and resolve discrepancies. -Maintain the general ledger: record journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and closing entries.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • 2-5 years
  • gaap
  • excel
  • erp
  • analytical

What You Bring

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented General Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, preparing financial reports, supporting budgeting and closing processes, and helping ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. -Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. -Preferred 2–5 years of accounting experience, with prior work in a fast-paced or multi-entity business. Experience in F&B operations or real estate companies is a plus. -Good understanding of accounting principles (e.g., GAAP or IFRS). -Strong Excel and accounting software (ERP) skills. -Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

The Company

About Distinguished Real Estate

-Headquartered in Dubai with a branch in Sharjah. -Its portfolio spans high‑rise apartment towers, villas, retail shops, warehouses and labour camps. -Typical projects include branded residential towers and mixed‑use developments tailored to both living and leasing markets. -They specialize in managing and developing residential and commercial sectors—particularly apartments, retail and industrial‑style assets.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Luxury Homes

Rural Property

Foreclosures and Short-sales

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government