Accountant – Dubai, UAE

About This Role

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations independently. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of UAE accounting procedures, VAT compliance, financial reporting, and hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Zoho applications.

This role is especially suitable for candidates experienced in accounting system migration, as the company is transitioning from QuickBooks to Zoho Books and related Zoho applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger independently.
• Record and monitor daily financial transactions including invoicing, receipts, payments, and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, month-end closing, year-end closing, and reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Manage petty cash, expense tracking, and internal financial controls.
• Assist in payroll processing and employee-related accounting tasks.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and annual closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
• Prepare VAT reports, maintain VAT documentation, and support tax filing requirements.
• Monitor cash flow and company expenses.
• Maintain organized filing systems for audit and financial records.
• Handle inventory accounting and maintain strong coordination with inventory operations.
• Support full migration from QuickBooks to Zoho Books, including data verification, reconciliation, and process setup.
• Improve accounting workflows and financial procedures aligned with UAE business practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE accounting procedures and VAT regulations (mandatory).
• Hands-on experience with:
• QuickBooks
• Zoho Books
• Zoho Inventory
• MS Office (especially Excel)
• Experience in ERP/accounting software migration is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and stock reconciliation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

Preferred Candidate

• Immediate joiner
• Experience handling accounting for UAE trading/contracting businesses is an advantage

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED5,000.00 per hour

Work Location: In person