Junior Accountant

**Company Overview** Since 1992, Big Ticket LLC has been offering huge cash prizes and dream cars, creating unforgettable experiences for our customers. Our monthly guaranteed draws give participants the chance to win massive cash prizes, luxury cars, and more, with millions of dirhams awarded to lucky winners every month. At Big Ticket, we're more than just a raffle; we create moments of hope, joy, and excitement for people around the world. With a mission to turn dreams into reality through exciting games and entertainment and make every draw an event to remember. **Purpose and Objectives for the Role** The Junior Accountant supports the day-to-day financial operations of the business by ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts, maintaining financial records, and supporting reporting processes. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and providing visibility on financial positions to support decision-making. **Overall Responsibilities** * Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts and submit for review by the 25th of each month, ensuring finalisation within one working day post month-end (M+1). * Perform weekly corporate card reconciliations and escalate any discrepancies or missing documentation. * Reconcile alternative cash applications (e.g. Botim Pay and Lulu Exchange) on a monthly basis. * Support the posting of manual journal entries in Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring all entries are accurate and appropriately approved. * Raise finance-related purchase orders through Coupa in line with procurement policies. * Maintain an up-to-date Work-in-Progress (WIP) tracker, coordinating with stakeholders to track timelines, highlight delays, and provide updates to Finance leadership. * Maintain detailed accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) schedules, including tracking outstanding balances and ageing items. * Monitor and report on accruals outstanding beyond 60 days, providing clear explanations to the Accountant and Financial Controller. * Support broader finance activities and ad hoc tasks as required by the Financial Controller. **Skills Required** * Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. reconciliations, tracking schedules) * Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics) and procurement tools (e.g. Coupa) * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Good organisational and time management skills * Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines * Clear communication skills to engage with internal stakeholders **Qualifications Required** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field * Experience of relevant accounting or finance experience (preferred) * Progress towards a professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is an advantage