Accountant

MindBase Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial records, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with local tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience and hands-on skills in bookkeeping, VAT filing, and payroll processing. A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, along with any professional accounting certification being advantageous. This role offers a dynamic work environment aimed at maintaining accurate financial management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, VAT filing, and payroll processing.
• Experience with corporate tax compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate and facilitate external audits.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with local tax regulations.
• Manage payroll processing activities and ensure timely disbursement of salaries.
• Assist in the preparation of financial projections and budgets.
• Process payments to vendors and suppliers.
• Close books within 7 working days of the next month.
• Prepare timely invoices to customers.
• Maintain books to adhere to corporate tax compliance.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

VAT compliance

Payroll processing

Audit coordination

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field

Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
  • Record financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Financial Statements:
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends and assess performance.
• Audit and Certification:
  • Coordinate and facilitate external audits.
  • Prepare audit schedules and liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.
  • Assist in obtaining certifications required by regulatory authorities or stakeholders.
• VAT Filing:
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with local tax regulations.
  • Maintain records of VAT transactions and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Payroll Processing:
  • Manage payroll processing activities, including calculation of salaries, deductions, and taxes.
  • Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of employee salaries.
• Projections and Budgeting:
  • Assist in the preparation of financial projections and budgets.
  • Monitor actual performance against budgeted targets and provide variance analysis.
• Vendor Payments:
  • Process payments to vendors and suppliers in accordance with established procedures.
  • Verify invoices, reconcile accounts payable, and address any discrepancies.
• Daily Ad-hoc Tasks:
  • Handle day-to-day financial tasks as assigned by management.
  • Respond promptly to inquiries and requests for financial information.
• Monthly Closing of Books:
  • Close books within 7 working days of the next month.
  • Generate monthly reports as requested by management.
• Invoice to Customer:
  • Prepare timely invoices to customers and share with the customer in the prescribed channel.
• Corporate Tax Compliance:
  • Maintain books to adhere to corporate tax compliance.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA (or currently pursuing) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands‑on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, VAT filing, and payroll processing.
• Prior experience handling audits, budgeting, and monthly book closures.
• Experience with corporate tax compliance is required.