Accountant

ACCA Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking an Accountant to handle day-to-day financial operations, ensure accuracy of records, and support month-end reporting in a dynamic UAE environment. You will work with operations, HR, and management to gather data, process AP/AR, and assist with VAT and corporate tax compliance, while updating ERP/Accounting software such as Tally, Zoho, or QuickBooks.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, and strong Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, ledgers, reconciliations, AP/AR, and basic financial reporting.
• Familiarity with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax processes.
• Proficiency in Tally / Zoho / QuickBooks / ERP systems.
• Good command of Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).
• Strong communication, accuracy, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting — Maintain general ledger entries, journal postings, and daily accounting records.
• AP & AR Management — Process vendor invoices, customer payments, reconciliations, and ageing reports.
• Bank Reconciliation — Prepare and verify daily/weekly/monthly bank reconciliations.
• VAT Compliance — Assist in VAT calculations, return preparation, and documentation.
• Corporate Tax Support — Maintain records required for tax filing and coordinate with auditors.
• Financial Reporting — Support monthly closing, MIS preparation, and variance analysis.
• Documentation & Filing — Maintain organized financial records, invoices, statements, and audit files.
• Internal Coordination — Work with operations, HR, and management for financial data and approvals.
• System Updates — Update entries in ERP/Accounting software (Tally/Zoho/QuickBooks).

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Tally

Zoho

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Role Overview

The Accountant will handle day‑to‑day financial operations, ensure accuracy in accounting records, and support month‑end reporting. The role requires strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Accounting — Maintain general ledger entries, journal postings, and daily accounting records.
• AP & AR Management — Process vendor invoices, customer payments, reconciliations, and ageing reports.
• Bank Reconciliation — Prepare and verify daily/weekly/monthly bank reconciliations.
• VAT Compliance — Assist in VAT calculations, return preparation, and documentation.
• Corporate Tax Support — Maintain records required for tax filing and coordinate with auditors.
• Financial Reporting — Support monthly closing, MIS preparation, and variance analysis.
• Documentation & Filing — Maintain organized financial records, invoices, statements, and audit files.
• Internal Coordination — Work with operations, HR, and management for financial data and approvals.
• System Updates — Update entries in ERP/Accounting software (Tally/Zoho/QuickBooks).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, ledgers, reconciliations, AP/AR, and basic financial reporting.
• Familiarity with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax processes.
• Proficiency in Tally / Zoho / QuickBooks / ERP systems.
• Good command of Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, basic formulas).
• Strong communication, accuracy, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in multi‑entity accounting.
• Exposure to audit coordination.
• Understanding of IFRS basics.
• Ability to prepare MIS reports and simple financial analysis.

What This Role Offers

• Exposure to diversified accounting tasks.
• Growth into reporting, compliance, and audit functions.
• A structured environment with clear financial processes.