Financial Accountant
Role Overview
Join a Dubai-based finance team at a client in the legal sector, reporting to the Director of Financial Operations.
Support accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance across accounting operations, month-end close, budgeting, cash flow, and audit support.
Key Skills for This Role
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Compensation
- AED 15,000 to 18,000 plus statutory benefits; structured salary information states AED 15,000 per month.
Location and work arrangement
- Dubai, UAE; full-time and on-site role.
Role overview
Join a Dubai-based finance team at a client in the legal sector, reporting to the Director of Financial Operations.
Support accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance across accounting operations, month-end close, budgeting, cash flow, and audit support.
Main responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger reconciliations, and prepare monthly management accounts and financial and MIS reports.
- Manage cash flow and prepare cash flow statements; assist with annual budgets and forecasts and provide ad hoc financial analysis.
- Process monthly payroll, expense reimbursements, and claims; support timekeeper setups and pricing activities.
- Liaise with external auditors on audit and tax compliance; follow local regulations, accounting standards, and firm policies.
- Implement and improve internal controls and processes for efficiency.
Qualifications and prerequisites
- University or postgraduate degree in accounting or finance and an internationally affiliated qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.
- Accounting experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment; strong legal and trust accounting knowledge, SRA Regulations, applicable IFRS, and exposure to time-based billing systems.
- Proficiency in 3E accounting software and advanced Excel; knowledge of VAT and relevant GCC tax regulations.
- Integrity, attention to detail, planning and organizational skills, and ability to meet month-end and year-end deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication, confidence dealing with senior management, and ability to contribute to team culture and objectives.
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