Account Manager - Accounting & Tax

SimplySolved; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic professional services firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced accountant to manage client engagements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of accounting and payroll experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software. This role offers attractive compensation and the opportunity for personal and career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in accounting and payroll.
• Arabic language skills desirable.
• Must be a self‑starter and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily tasks and review deliverables.
• Prepare/post/review journal entries.
• Process payroll and periodic tax returns.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Problem‑solving and consultative skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Project/engagement management

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Professional qualification (ideal)

Tools

Accounting software packages

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

If you are a qualified and experienced accountant with a track record in professional services supporting clients, we can offer you a rewarding opportunity where you can develop your career in a dynamic and growing company. Your leadership and technical skills will be rewarded with attractive compensation and the opportunity to grow with the company.

Our company offers compelling FTA Tax Agency, ISO 9001, 42001 & 27001 certified business services in advisory and outsourced services to clients in the UAE. We pride ourselves on delivering above client expectations and excellence in service delivery.

This position will perform duties at a professional level with attention towards the delivery of client engagements. The responsibilities include managing and reporting engagements across our service portfolio to client expectations, budget and delivery deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing daily tasks and reviewing deliverables
• Perform varying levels of accounting services to business clients
• Prepare/post/review journal entries
• Process payroll and periodic tax returns
• Prepare or review reporting deliverables
• Manage advisory and other engagements

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in the accounting and payroll
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Arabic language desirable
• Problem‑solving and consultative skills
• Proficiency in accounting software packages (training will also be provided) and Microsoft Office applications Word and Excel
• Must be a self‑starter and be able to work with little to no supervision
• Project/engagement management and Is deadline-driven
• Has experience working with clients across a variety of businesses
• Be driven, motivated and driven to succeed
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Must be detail‑oriented and organized
• Minimum bachelor's in accounting, and ideally holding a professional qualification

The right candidate will be able to work in a growing company to realise their potential.

Our culture is open, engaging, and merit‑based, providing our people with a platform for personal and career growth. The successful candidate will be a motivated self‑starter who can work independently or as part of a team.