Senior Accountant; UAE

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.

Prepare, reconcile, and submit VAT returns where authorized. Maintain FTA/Emara Tax documentation and tax schedules. Support UAE corporate tax computation and annual return preparation with external tax advisor review.

Process or support monthly WPS payroll. Reconcile payroll entries, salary advances, deductions, and employee-related accruals. Support EOSB/final settlement calculations with HR review.

Verify supplier invoices, TRN/tax invoice requirements, PO matching, and payment documentation. Maintain vendor records and support AP aging/payment schedules.

Maintain audit-ready schedules and supporting documents. Coordinate audit requests and tax consultant queries, escalating technical judgments to management/advisors.

Maintain accounting records in Zoho/SAP/Oracle/Quick Books/Tally or the company’s ERP. Use Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and dashboards.

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