Freelance Accountant (Full-Time, Hybrid) Dubai, UAE

NÓRA LLC, a growing e-commerce business based in Dubai, is looking for a detail-oriented, deadline-driven Accountant to own our day-to-day finance function on a full-time freelance basis. If you take pride in accurate, efficient, error-free books and bring a genuine can-do attitude, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Handle accounting and bookkeeping: data entry, classification, and reconciliation of all bank transactions
• Reconcile Shopify and payment gateways (e.g. Stripe)
• Reconcile supplier and retail/wholesale partner accounts and record operational expenses
• Prepare and submit daily P&L reports and monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) on schedule
• Complete full platform reconciliations each month, including cash transactions
• Maintain accurate records and trackers for VAT/FTA tax filing
• Coordinate with vendors, auditors, and tax advisors
• Continuously improve processes to make them more efficient and error-free

Must-have requirements:

1. Hands-on experience with Shopify and payment gateway reconciliation
2. Proficiency with QuickBooks
3. 5+ years of experience with an e-commerce business, or professional accounting experience at a Big 4 firm — UAE-based
4. Strong understanding of UAE local tax and VAT rules for accurate and compliant tax/VAT filing
5. Able to provide references and case studies from past projects, previous roles, or clients

Education & qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or CMA) is a strong advantage

What we're looking for in you:

• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Reliable — you consistently meet financial reporting deadlines
• Motivated to streamline processes and eliminate errors
• A proactive, can-do problem solver
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills and comfort working with financial data
• High level of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive financial information
• Strong written and verbal communication in English
• Able to work independently and commit to this role on a full-time, exclusive basis
• Available during UAE working hours (9 AM–6 PM GST)

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid flexibility
• The chance to shape the finance function of a fast-growing e-commerce brand