In-House Accountant

Role Overview

General Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts in line with IFRS.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Perform monthly bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
• Manage the general ledger, journal entries, and month-end closing procedures.
• Maintain fixed asset register, depreciation schedules, and prepayment/accrual tracking.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Produce management reports highlighting financial performance, variances, and trends.
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Assist in the preparation of audit files and liaise with external auditors during the annual audit.
• Ensure timely closing of books in accordance with internal deadlines.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns in accordance with UAE VAT Law and FTA guidelines.
• Maintain supporting documentation for input and output VAT.
• Prepare and file UAE Corporate Tax returns and maintain required supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with:

+ UAE VAT Law

• + Federal Tax Authority (FTA) guidelines
• Manage supplier invoices, verify accuracy, and process timely payments.
• Issue client invoices in line with engagement terms and monitor collections.
• Follow up on overdue receivables and maintain aged debtor reports.
• Reconcile vendor and customer statements on a monthly basis.
• Support credit control and escalate collection risks to management.

Payroll & Wps

• Process monthly payroll in compliance with UAE labour law and WPS requirements.
• Calculate end-of-service benefits, leave accruals, and other employee entitlements.
• Maintain payroll records, payslips, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with senior management on new hires, terminations, and salary changes.

Cash & Banking Management

• Monitor daily cash position and manage bank accounts across multiple entities.
• Maintain banking relationships and manage documentation for account openings, renewals, and KYC updates.
• Ensure sufficient liquidity for operational requirements.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Implement and maintain strong internal controls over financial transactions.
• Ensure segregation of duties and proper authorization matrices are followed.
• Support the development and documentation of finance policies and SOPs.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

Risk, AML & Compliance Support

• Support the company's AML/CFT framework by maintaining accurate client and supplier records.
• Assist with client onboarding documentation (CDD/EDD) from a financial perspective.
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained for audit and regulatory reviews.
• Coordinate with the MLRO/Compliance Officer on financial matters related to high-risk clients or transactions.

Management Support & Analysis

• Provide financial analysis to support pricing, commission structures, and profitability assessments.
• Assist management with ad-hoc financial analysis and scenario modelling.
• Support commercial decisions with margin analysis by service line, jurisdiction, or client.
• Contribute to KPI tracking and dashboard reporting for leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• Professional qualifications preferred:
• + ACCA / CPA / CA / CMA (part-qualified acceptable, fully qualified preferred)
• Minimum:
• + 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience
• + 2+ years UAE experience (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of:
• + UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance
• + IFRS and general accounting principles
• + Payroll and WPS processes
• + Bank reconciliations and multi-entity accounting

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in accounting platforms (e.g., Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modelling basics)
• Familiarity with VAT filing on the FTA EmaraTax portal
• Experience with payroll and WPS systems
• Working knowledge of CRM or practice management tools (e.g., Zoho CRM) is a plus

Technical & Analytical

• Strong grasp of UAE tax and regulatory compliance
• Accuracy and attention to detail in financial records
• Ability to interpret financial data and flag anomalies

Execution & Ownership

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, particularly around month-end and tax cycles
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work with minimal supervision

Communication & Collaboration

• Ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance colleagues
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional coordination
• Professional integrity and discretion when handling confidential information

Kpis & Performance Metrics

• Timeliness and accuracy of monthly closing
• On-time VAT and Corporate Tax filings with zero penalties
• Accuracy of financial reports and audit findings
• DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and collections performance
• Payroll processing accuracy and WPS compliance
• Quality and timeliness of management reporting

Why Join Us

• Broad exposure to UAE corporate services and multi-jurisdictional operations (ADGM, DMCC, DIFC, RAKEZ, Dubai Mainland)
• Opportunity to build end-to-end ownership of the finance function
• Close collaboration with leadership on commercial and strategic decisions
• Career progression into senior finance roles (Finance Manager / Head of Finance)
• Dynamic, fast-growing professional services environment