Accountant Required in Dubai
CORE DUTIES
Financial Accounting & Reporting
· Maintain accurate books of accounts for all group companies
· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
· Ensure proper recording of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities
· Perform month-end and year-end closing activities
· Review and approve journal entries prepared by junior staff
Compliance & Controls
· Ensure compliance with UAE accounting standards, VAT regulations, and statutory requirements
· Prepare and review VAT returns, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
· Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and banks
· Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent errors and fraud
Team Supervision
· Supervise, guide, and review work of 2 accounting staff
· Allocate tasks, set priorities, and ensure deadlines are met
· Provide on-the-job training and performance feedback
Budgeting & Management Support
· Assist in budget preparation and cost monitoring
· Track expenses and highlight variances and cost overruns& Provide management with financial insights and reports to support decision-making
Reconciliations & Cash Management
· Review bank, intercompany, receivable, and payable reconciliations
· Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity across entities
· Follow up on outstanding receivables and vendor payments
SKILLS
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
Hands-on experience with general ledger, AP, AR, and reconciliations
Good understanding of VAT and UAE compliance requirements
Experience working with accounting software / ERP systems
Strong proficiency in MS Excel (reports, reconciliations, analysis)
Soft & Professional Skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong ownership and accountability for work delivered
Ability to handle multiple entities and priorities
Clear communication with management and external parties
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
MUST HAVE SKILLS
CA/ACCA Qualified or partially Qualified
Must have worked in a delivery/logistics/ecommerce business
Willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS
High level of accountability and ownership mindset
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-business environment
We welcome applications from professionals who are ready to step up into a Senior Accountant role. If you have around 2+ years of solid accounting experience and are eager to take on greater responsibility, we encourage you to apply