Accountant

Lion Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse client portfolio

Professional advisory environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lion Group in Dubai seeks an Accountant to support a diverse UAE and international client portfolio, handling bookkeeping and financial reporting with accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, VAT compliance, and audit support while ensuring professional communication with clients.

Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered in a dynamic advisory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process day-to-day accounting transactions.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and account closing.
• Prepare invoices, track receivables, and support payment processing.
• Assist with VAT return preparation and other UAE tax compliance tasks.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules.
• Review financial documents for accuracy and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues to obtain information and resolve accounting queries.
• Handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Skills

Bookkeeping

General ledger

Reconciliations

VAT knowledge

Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title:

Accountant

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About Us

We are a Dubai-based accounting and tax advisory firm seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accountant to support our team and serve a diverse portfolio of UAE and international clients.

Role Overview

The Accountant will assist with bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax-related tasks for the firm and its clients. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and committed to maintaining accurate records and meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process day-to-day accounting transactions.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and account closing.
• Prepare invoices, track receivables, and support payment processing.
• Assist with VAT return preparation and other UAE tax compliance tasks.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and audit schedules.
• Review financial documents for accuracy and follow up on discrepancies.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with clients and colleagues to obtain information and resolve accounting queries.
• Handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize work, and maintain accuracy.
• Familiarity with UAE VAT requirements is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent, completed or in progress.
• Experience working with accounting or tax advisory clients.
• Knowledge of UAE corporate tax requirements.
• Familiarity with cloud accounting and document management systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of UAE and international clients.
• A professional advisory environment.
• Long-term career development and leadership opportunities.