Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Accountant

Location: Dubai, UAE | Full-Time | On-Site

About the Role

We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Accountant to join a fast-paced and growing business in Dubai. This is not a role for someone who waits to be told what to do — we need someone who owns the numbers, anticipates problems before they happen, and thrives in a dynamic multi-entity environment.

Purpose of the Role

To manage the day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities, ensure accurate intercompany accounting and reconciliation, maintain full UAE tax compliance, and support the business with timely and reliable financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Intercompany Accounting & Reconciliation

• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities accurately and on time
• Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies promptly
• Maintain clean intercompany balances and ensure proper elimination entries
• Prepare intercompany reconciliation schedules for month-end and year-end close

UAE Tax & Compliance

• Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance — filings, registrations, and advisory support
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time
• Ensure full compliance with FTA regulations and UAE accounting standards
• Support external auditors and tax advisors with required documentation
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure the business adapts accordingly

Financial Reporting & Month End

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage the full month-end close process including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy across all accounts
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial analysis for leadership

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee AP and AR processes ensuring timely payments and collections
• Manage supplier and client reconciliations
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment disputes professionally

Banking & Treasury

• Manage bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and entities
• Monitor cash flow and flag any concerns to management proactively
• Coordinate with banks on payment processing and account management

UK Accounting (Mandatory)

• Support UK entity accounting requirements including bookkeeping and reporting
• Familiarity with UK GAAP, HMRC filings, and Companies House requirements is a strong advantage

What You Must Have

• Minimum 4–6 years of accounting experience
• Solid UAE tax experience — VAT and Corporate Tax (good to have)
• ACCA qualified (Must)
• UK Experience (desired)
• Proven intercompany accounting and reconciliation experience — this is a core requirement
• Strong understanding of IFRS and accounting principles
• Experience working in a multi-entity or group structure
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Zoho, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, self-driven and able to work independently without micromanagement
• Available to join immediately or within short notice

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience with UK accounting, HMRC, and Companies House filings
• Background in a startup, SME, or multi-entity business
• Experience setting up or improving accounting processes and controls from scratch
• Professional qualification — CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent preferred
• Familiarity with FTA audit processes and dealing with tax authority queries

You Are the Right Person If You:

• Spot an error before it becomes a problem
• Don't wait to be chased — you chase yourself
• Can switch between tasks without losing accuracy
• Are comfortable owning a number and defending it to leadership
• Thrive when things move fast and no two days are the same

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work across multiple entities and markets
• Fast-paced, growing business with real ownership and impact
• Dubai, UAE based — on-site