Accountant

Role overview

UAE tax compliance

• Prepare, reconcile, and submit VAT returns through EmaraTax after internal review and authorization.
• Prepare Corporate Tax computations, supporting schedules, and returns, coordinating with the appointed tax adviser as needed.
• Review input and output VAT, tax invoices, credit notes, and applicable tax treatments.
• Maintain a tax calendar, escalate risks before deadlines, retain supporting records, and assist with FTA queries, reviews, and audits.

E-invoicing

• Support implementation and operation of UAE-compliant e-invoicing in coordination with the accounting software provider and Accredited Service Provider.
• Validate customer and supplier master data, tax registration numbers, invoice fields, and tax codes.
• Assist with system integration, testing, invoice transmission, rejection resolution, and credit-note workflows.
• Reconcile e-invoicing records with the accounting ledger, maintain audit trails, document procedures, and train relevant employees.

Accounting and operational finance

• Maintain the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile daily location collections, cash, card receipts, deposits, and settlement discrepancies.
• Prepare client invoices against contracts, approved manpower deployment, attendance, and additional service records.
• Verify supplier invoices, outsourced manpower charges, and approved overtime with Operations and HR.
• Monitor receivables, follow up on overdue balances, and provide cash-flow updates.
• Complete month-end closing and prepare management reports on location revenue, costs, and profitability.
• Maintain fixed-asset records, supporting documents, and audit schedules.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Proposed minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in the UAE.
• Hands-on experience preparing and filing UAE VAT and Corporate Tax returns.
• Practical experience implementing or operating structured e-invoicing systems, with knowledge of UAE requirements.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and reconciliations; proficiency in accounting software or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and deadline management; clear communication and effective cross-functional coordination.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in valet parking, hospitality, facilities management, manpower outsourcing, or another multi-location service business is preferred.
• Familiarity with Peppol-based e-invoicing workflows and Accredited Service Provider integration is preferred.
• ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent qualification, completed or in progress, is preferred.

Pay

• Pay is AED 1,800–6,800 per month.

Work location

• The role is in person.

Success measures