Accounting & Reporting Manager

Description

Our Culture Is Grounded In Five Principles

• Guests First – Every decision starts with their experience.
• Move Fast – We value speed, momentum, and action.
• Dive In – The magic is always in the details, and we go deep.
• Embrace Change – Change isn’t a disruption; it’s how we grow.
• Keep It Honest – Transparency accelerates progress—and strengthens relationships.
• If you’re ready to do the best work of your life and help reshape how the world lives, we’d love to meet you.
• We Are Looking For An Accounting & Reporting Manager
• Responsible for Accounting and statutory obligations of Blueground's UAE entity locally
• Part of the EMEA accounting team with responsibility for book keeping across EMEA markets
• This is a hands-on role — you will be responsible for the integrity of the books, the accuracy of all statutory reporting, and full compliance with UAE regulatory and tax obligations.
• This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with deep technical expertise who takes pride in clean books, airtight reconciliations, and bulletproof financial statements.

Bookkeeping

• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with IFRS and UAE GAAP
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll postings, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany entries
• Perform and review all balance sheet reconciliations every month

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Drive month end closing, including journal entry preparation and review, trial balance sign-off, and submission of management accounts to Group within agreed timelines
• Support the year-end close process and coordinate all preparatory work ahead of the statutory audit

Statutory Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare statutory financial statements in compliance with local GAAP and IFRS, including all required disclosures and supporting schedules
• Maintain technical accounting positions on key areas including lease accounting (IFRS 16), revenue recognition (IFRS 15), and fixed assets
• Ensure Group reporting submissions are accurate, complete, and reconciled to local books at all times
• Act as the primary point of contact for the external auditors, managing the audit process end-to-end from planning through to sign-off

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Act as the statutory representative of Blueground in the UAE, including signatory authority on regulatory filings, banking documentation, account payable cheques and government submissions
• Prepare and file UAE VAT returns accurately and on time, maintaining full supporting documentation
• Manage corporate tax (CT) compliance for the UAE entity, including calculations, filings, and correspondence with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
• Ensure compliance with economic substance regulations and any other applicable UAE regulatory requirements
• Oversee corporate secretarial matters for the UAE entity in coordination with legal counsel

Treasury & Cash Management

• Maintain local banking relationships
• Handle intercompany settlement and reconciliation in coordination with the Group treasury function

& Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, with a strong track record in general ledger management, statutory reporting, and financial close
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) — required
• Prior experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits independently
• Solid working knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax compliance
• Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment; prior UAE or GCC accounting experience strongly preferred

& Competencies

• Deep technical accounting knowledge with strong command of IFRS
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in everything from journal entries to statutory disclosures
• Proficient in ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central is a nice-to-have) and advanced Excel
• Organised and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple close deadlines simultaneously
• Clear written and verbal communicator, able to document accounting positions and liaise with auditors and regulators
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage

Benefits

• Competitive salary & annual performance bonus
• Eligibility for stock option grants (ie equity participation at Blueground)
• Flexible paid time off
• Group Health Insurance program
• Enhanced parental leave
• Dynamic working environment with talented people
• Flexible work environment through our Blueground Nomads employee mobility program
• Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations.