Accountant
Role Overview
Dubai-based accounting and tax advisory firm seeking an accountant to support its team and a diverse portfolio of UAE and international clients.
The role covers bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax-related tasks.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Dubai-based accounting and tax advisory firm seeking an accountant to support its team and a diverse portfolio of UAE and international clients.
The role covers bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax-related tasks.
Key responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records and process day-to-day accounting transactions.
- Prepare general ledger entries, journal entries, and supporting schedules; perform bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and account closing; prepare invoices, track receivables, and support payments.
- Assist with VAT returns and other UAE tax compliance tasks; support financial statements and audit schedules.
- Review financial documents, investigate discrepancies, maintain records, and communicate with clients and colleagues to resolve queries.
- Handle confidential financial information with discretion.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping; proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and reconciliation skills; written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work, and maintain accuracy.
- Familiarity with UAE VAT requirements is an advantage.
Preferred qualifications
- ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification, completed or in progress, is preferred.
- Accounting or tax advisory client experience, UAE corporate tax knowledge, and familiarity with cloud accounting and document management systems are preferred.
What we offer
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse UAE and international client portfolio in a professional advisory environment.
- Long-term career development and leadership opportunities.
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