Senior Accountant (UAE)

Accounting & close Maintain GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and month-end schedules. Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, cashflow summary, and variance notes for management review. VAT & tax support Prepare, reconcile, and submit VAT returns where authorized. Maintain FTA/EmaraTax documentation and tax schedules. Support UAE corporate tax computation and annual return preparation with external tax advisor review. Payroll & HR finance Process or support monthly WPS payroll. Reconcile payroll entries, salary advances, deductions, and employee-related accruals. Support EOSB/final settlement calculations with HR review. Procurement & vendor finance Verify supplier invoices, TRN/tax invoice requirements, PO matching, and payment documentation. Maintain vendor records and support AP aging/payment schedules. Audit & compliance Maintain audit-ready schedules and supporting documents. Coordinate audit requests and tax consultant queries, escalating technical judgments to management/advisors. Systems & reporting Maintain accounting records in Zoho/SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks/Tally or the company’s ERP. Use Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and dashboards. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field. 4–5 years UAE accounting/finance experience, ideally in an SME, education/services business, or multi-function finance environment. Hands-on UAE VAT experience and working knowledge of UAE corporate tax. Strong month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and payroll/WPS exposure. ACCA/CMA/CPA/CA (part-qualified, in progress, or fully qualified preferred) Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting software experience. Strong English and Arabic communication