Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented, client-focused ClientAccountant, to join our Client Accounts Corporate Team in Dubai. This department plays a key role in managing the accounting, tax, compliance, and company secretary obligations for our UAE client base.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing UAE engagements, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of services, and maintaining strong communication with both clients and local partners. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with experience in UAE accounting and tax matters, and who thrives in a high-performance, multinational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Account Management:
- Oversee and manage end-to-end accounting, audit, and tax engagements for clients operating within the UAE, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with local regulatory requirements.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure clients meet their statutory obligations in line with UAE laws, including VAT, corporate tax, ESR, UBO, AML, and other relevant frameworks as set by the FTA and other regulatory bodies.
- Local Research & Advisory:
- Conduct thorough research on UAE-specific accounting, tax, and compliance requirements. Liaise with relevant government authorities (e.g. FTA, MOE, DED, DMCC, DIFC) and stay updated on legislative changes affecting clients operations.
- Team Coordination & Review:
- Support junior team members by reviewing their deliverables, providing guidance, and ensuring high-quality output that aligns with internal standards and client expectations.
- Client Interaction:
- Act as a key point of contact for clients based in the UAE, attending meetings, providing regular updates, and addressing accounting and tax-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
Core Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting, audit (external/internal), or tax, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior capacity
- Proven career stability, preferably with 35 years of continuous service at a single employer
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent (preferred)
- Solid understanding of UAE tax regulations, including VAT, Corporate Tax, ESR, and UBO requirements
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles applicable in the UAE
- Familiarity with working with UAE free zones (e.g. DMCC, DIFC, ADGM) and mainland regulatory frameworks
- Excellent English communication skillsboth written and verbal
- Arabic language proficiency is a plus but not required
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Exposure to corporate secretarial services and UAE compliance
- Multilingual skills (e.g. Chinese, German, Spanish, Arabic, Russian) are a strong advantage
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
- Positive, solutions-oriented attitude with a passion for client service
- Comfortable working in a multicultural team environment
- Must be based in Dubai.
Our Office Charter
Five simple behavioural promises that will create an amazing and highly productive working environment at Hawksford.
No Hierarchy
We all have an equal right to enjoyment and use of all spaces, regardless of job level or department
Have Fun
Be happy and never be afraid to laugh, enjoy yourself, and create magic moments for others
Say Hi
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Respect Everyone
We are all different, and that's a good thing! Be patient, kind and appreciative of these differences
Be Flexible
Bring a positive attitude with you into the office, and always be receptive to change.
