Job Description

The In-House Accountant will be responsible for managing the full-cycle accounting function of the company, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and full compliance with UAE regulatory requirements. The role requires hands-on execution of bookkeeping, reconciliations, VAT, and Corporate Tax obligations, alongside supporting management with financial insights that inform business decisions.

This position sits at the heart of the finance function and works closely with operations, business development, and leadership teams to maintain financial discipline, safeguard company assets, and support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

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 Corporate Tax Law
  • 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.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

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

Core Competencies

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