Accountant

Role Overview

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Prepare and maintain balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Record and monitor daily financial transactions.
• Handle month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records.

Reconciliations and Analysis

• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and other account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Analyze financial information and identify trends, variances, and improvement areas.
• Compare actual financial performance against budgets and provide recommendations.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets based on historical performance and business projections.
• Prepare financial forecasts and analyze business trends.
• Provide financial insights to support management decision-making.

Tax Compliance and Audits

• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, FTA requirements, and applicable accounting regulations.
• Prepare and submit VAT and Corporate Tax returns.
• Support internal and external audits with reports, schedules, and documentation.

Management Support and Risk Control

• Provide financial information and recommendations to management.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and potential financial risks.
• Support financial planning and business decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience in the UAE is preferred.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience is required.
• Experience in financial reporting and month-end and year-end closing is required.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and accounting software is required.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, FTA regulations, and IFRS is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, are required.
• Familiarity with accounting ERP systems and financial reporting tools is preferred.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills are required.
• The candidate must be able to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and proactively resolve financial issues.

Workplace and Compensation

• The position requires in-person work in Dubai.
• Pay is AED 2,500 per month.
• English is required.