Accountant

Our client, a growing marketing agency in Dubai, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to support its day-to-day finance operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoices, payment requests, supplier payments and reconciliations
• Maintain accurate general-ledger entries, financial records, supporting schedules and organised documentation
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and client accounts
• Support monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities, management reports and budgets
• Prepare and issue invoices for retainers, projects and ad-hoc scopes
• Coordinate with Client Services on billing instructions, purchase orders and invoice-status updates
• Maintain aged-receivables and collections trackers; follow up on outstanding payments and escalate discrepancies when needed
• Maintain commercial, contract and renewal trackers, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Support audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required
• Ensure compliance with internal approval workflows, finance processes and statutory requirements
• Identify discrepancies, process inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
• Support the ongoing maintenance of finance systems, trackers and reporting processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Previous experience in a service-based or professional-services environment
• Marketing, advertising or creative-agency experience is an advantage
• Familiarity with Zoho and strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
• Confident communication and follow-up skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, accountable and comfortable working independently

If you have the relevant accounting experience and are looking for an opportunity within a dynamic Dubai-based agency, please apply with your updated CV.