Senior Accountant

Type

Salary

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle bookkeeping and daily accounting entries across multiple accounts
• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts, petty cash, and client accounts; perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) monthly and quarterly
• Prepare and file VAT returns via the FTA portal, including input/output VAT reconciliation; plan ahead for VAT and corporate tax deadlines
• Ensure AML compliance in line with UAE real estate regulations, with proper documentation
• Account for commissions on sales, leasing, and referral deals; manage commission disbursals
• Run the monthly salary cycle in alignment with WPS, maintain payroll records and leave accruals
• Track cheques, post-dated payments, and receivables from tenants and buyers
• Monitor project-based revenues and cost allocations; coordinate unit handovers, payment plans, and developer settlements with operations
• Liaise with external auditors and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Ensure accurate client billing and timely collections; assist in budgeting and cash flow forecasting
• Operate established systems and procedures: closing schedules, reporting cadence, and coordination with CRM/admin to align accounting records with transactions

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of real estate accounting experience in Dubai
• Expert in QuickBooks (Online/Desktop); advanced Excel and Google Sheets
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT regulations, corporate tax filing, FTA portal, and AML requirements
• Familiar with RERA forms, commission disbursals, and brokerage accounting cycles
• Experienced in generating financial reports and MIS for leadership
• Able to manage multiple entities, transactions, deadlines, and confidential data independently
• Smart, presentable, highly organized, and proactive in communication
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/CA a plus)