Accountant

Al Ahram Investment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Ahram Investment in Dubai is seeking an Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting tasks, maintain ledgers, reconcile balances, and process invoices and payments. The role demands accuracy and timely delivery within a fast-paced environment.

You will assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and budgets, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and IFRS, while collaborating with finance and operations teams for planning and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA/ACCA/CMA advantageous.
• Strong core accounting skills: GL, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; strong Excel for data analysis.
• Knowledge of UAE regulations, VAT, and IFRS or equivalent.
• Experience in professional or multi-service organizations in UAE preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting operations including recording financial transactions and maintaining ledgers.
• Reconcile bank and other balances; prepare invoices and payments.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, policies and applicable standards.
• Collaborate with operations and management for financial analysis, cost tracking, and cash flow monitoring.
• Support audits and regulatory filings with documentation.

Skills

General ledger management

Account reconciliation

Financial reporting

Budgeting

ERP software

Excel for data analysis

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

VAT knowledge

IFRS knowledge

UAE regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACCA/CMA advantageous

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Role Description The Accountant role at Al Ahram Investment is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Accountant will handle day-to-day accounting operations, including recording financial transactions, maintaining general ledgers, reconciling bank and account balances, and preparing invoices and payments. This role will also assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and budgets, while ensuring compliance with local regulations, internal policies, and applicable accounting standards. The Accountant will collaborate with operations and management to support financial analysis, cost tracking, and cash flow monitoring, and will help prepare documentation for audits and regulatory filings. The position requires attention to detail, timely execution of tasks, and proactive communication with internal stakeholders and external partners as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong core accounting skills, including general ledger management, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Candidates should possess proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, as well as solid Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of UAE financial regulations, tax concepts (e.g., VAT), and relevant accounting standards (such as IFRS or equivalent).
• Candidates should possess skills in financial analysis, cost tracking, and cash flow management to support business planning and decision‑making.
• Candidates should possess strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Candidates should possess clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance, legal, and operations teams.
• Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field are required; professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) are an advantage.
• Experience working in professional services, corporate services, or a similar multi‑service organization in the UAE is beneficial.