Accounting & Tax Specialist (6 Month Contract MNC)
AED 15,000 must be available to join immediately
We are recruiting an exciting with a leading multinational organisation in Dubai for an experienced accounting professional to join their regional finance team on a 6-month contract basis.
This is a broad and hands-on role offering exposure across month-end close, reporting, VAT compliance, payroll support, audit coordination, and regional accounting operations within a fast-paced MENA environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage month-end accounting activities and journal postings
- Prepare fixed asset schedules, accruals, prepayments, and inventory adjustments
- Perform GL reviews, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Support cash reporting, stock calculations, and intercompany accounting
- Assist with SAP auto-accruals and regional accounting processes
- Prepare and validate VAT reports and reconciliations
- Support VAT returns, refunds, and voluntary disclosures
- Assist with ESR submissions and ad-hoc tax queries
- Ensure ongoing compliance with internal controls and regional regulations
- Prepare detailed balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain reconciliation logs and month-end checklists
- Support exchange rate reporting and intercompany billings
- Assist with payroll processing, expense accounting, and staff lease invoicing
- Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors during year-end review
- Liaise with regional shared service and reporting teams across MENA
Requirements:
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant preferred (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA)
- Strong experience in month-end accounting and reconciliations
- Exposure to VAT and regional compliance requirements
- SAP experience highly advantageous
- Previous experience within a multinational environment preferred
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
- Able to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
