About the Role
We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Accountant to join a fast-paced and growing business in Dubai. This is not a role for someone who waits to be told what to do — we need someone who owns the numbers, anticipates problems before they happen, and thrives in a dynamic multi-entity environment.
Purpose of the RoleTo manage the day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities, ensure accurate intercompany accounting and reconciliation, maintain full UAE tax compliance, and support the business with timely and reliable financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Intercompany Accounting & Reconciliation
- Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities accurately and on time
- Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies promptly
- Maintain clean intercompany balances and ensure proper elimination entries
- Prepare intercompany reconciliation schedules for month-end and year-end close
- UAE Tax & Compliance
- Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance — filings, registrations, and advisory support
- Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time
- Ensure full compliance with FTA regulations and UAE accounting standards
- Support external auditors and tax advisors with required documentation
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure the business adapts accordingly
- Financial Reporting & Month End
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Manage the full month-end close process including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy across all accounts
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial analysis for leadership
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Oversee AP and AR processes ensuring timely payments and collections
- Manage supplier and client reconciliations
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment disputes professionally
- Banking & Treasury
- Manage bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and entities
- Monitor cash flow and flag any concerns to management proactively
- Coordinate with banks on payment processing and account management
- UK Accounting (Preferred)
- Support UK entity accounting requirements including bookkeeping and reporting
- Familiarity with UK GAAP, HMRC filings, and Companies House requirements is a strong advantage
- What You Must Have
- Minimum 4–6 years of accounting experience
- Solid UAE tax experience
- VAT and Corporate Tax (mandatory)
- Proven intercompany accounting and reconciliation experience — this is a core requirement
- Strong understanding of IFRS and accounting principles
- Experience working in a multi-entity or group structure
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Zoho, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, self-driven and able to work independently without micromanagement
- Available to join immediately or within short notice
- What Would Make You Stand Out
- Experience with UK accounting, HMRC, and Companies House filings
- Background in a startup, SME, or multi-entity business
- Experience setting up or improving accounting processes and controls from scratch
- Professional qualification
- CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent preferred
- Familiarity with FTA audit processes and dealing with tax authority queries
- You Are the Right Person If You:
- Spot an error before it becomes a problem 🔍Don't wait to be chased — you chase yourself 💪Can switch between tasks without losing accuracy 🎯Are comfortable owning a number and defending it to leadership 📊Thrive when things move fast and no two days are the same 🚀
