Looking for a proactive, hands-on, and highly reliable Accountant / Bookkeeper who is excited to take ownership of the local finance setup and help shape scalable accounting processes from day one. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment, thrives on responsibility, and wants to contribute far beyond day-to-day bookkeeping.
Your Responsibilities
- Full ownership of the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) process
- General ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
- Support of year-end closing and statutory financial statements
- Payroll accounting, salary postings, and coordination with external payroll providers
- Preparation and submission of UAE VAT returns
- Support of corporate tax filings and tax documentation
- Regular management reporting to headquarters, including: Income Statement (P&L), Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Working Capital
- Ownership of banking, treasury, payment runs, liquidity monitoring, and bank reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with UAE / Dubai accounting, tax, and finance regulations
- Coordination with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, payroll partners, and authorities
- Support the implementation and continuous optimization of finance systems and reporting tools
- Active involvement in process development, internal controls, and finance workflow implementation
Your Profile
- 2–5 years of accounting / bookkeeping experience in Dubai / UAE
- Solid knowledge of UAE VAT, payroll, accounting compliance, and local finance regulations
- Commercial apprenticeship, diploma, or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Strong practical knowledge of Dubai-specific regulatory and compliance requirements
- Very good English communication skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with ERP / finance systems (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Odoo, or similar)
- Highly self-driven, flexible, and able to work independently
- Strong ability and motivation to develop know-how autonomously
- Interest in building, implementing, and improving finance processes
- Structured, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-changing start-up setup
