Junior Accountant

About the role

The Junior Accountant will support the Finance and Accounts team at Zaleej Real Estate Company, ensuring accurate and well‑documented accounting records across the group. The role focuses on day‑to‑day transaction processing, vendor payments, petty‑cash handling and data entry into the YARDI property‑management system, under the supervision of the Senior Accountant.

Key responsibilities

• Verify vendor invoices and process payments according to group accounting procedures.
• Follow up with vendors to obtain missing invoices, statements and supporting documents.
• Process project‑related invoices and maintain up‑to‑date invoice trackers.
• Prepare cheques, payment documentation and internal approval forms.
• Handle petty‑cash payments after verifying receipts.
• Perform daily reconciliation of cash, bank and credit‑card transactions.
• Record accounting transactions in YARDI accurately and promptly.
• Review Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers and chase outstanding items.
• Support routine banking activities such as deposits, transfers and documentation.
• Assist with rent collection follow‑ups and act as backup for the Collection Accountant.
• Provide ad‑hoc analysis, queries and reports for management.
• Maintain and file accounting documents, vouchers and supporting schedules for audit readiness.
• Assist the Senior Accountant with additional tasks as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience, including transaction processing and accounts payable.
• Working knowledge of double‑entry bookkeeping and standard accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with property management, projects and vendors.

Required skills

• YARDI property‑management/accounting software.
• Double‑entry bookkeeping.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing.
• Cash, bank and credit‑card reconciliation.