Accountant

SWISS GROUP; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and UAE benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse local and国际al客户

Stable position in a growing firm

Job summary

SWISS GROUP in the UAE seeks an experienced Accountant to manage a portfolio of client entities across diverse industries while ensuring strict UAE accounting and tax compliance.

You will prepare IFRS financial statements, handle VAT and Corporate Tax obligations, and liaise with auditors, banks, and authorities. The role requires ERP proficiency, strong Excel skills, and a client-centric, compliant mindset to deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in the UAE.
• Experience in a corporate services provider, audit, consultancy, or accounting firm managing multiple client entities.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, IFRS, and IFRS for SMEs.
• Familiarity with DMCC, IFZA, JAFZA, ADGM, DIFC, RAK ICC, and other UAE jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Tally).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and client relationship skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting cycle for multiple client entities.
• Prepare financial statements per IFRS/IFRS for SMEs.
• Handle UAE VAT registrations, filings, refunds, and EmaraTax.
• Manage UAE Corporate Tax registrations, computations, filings, Small Business Relief assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare management reports, cash flow reports, and financial analyses for clients.
• Assist with new company incorporations by establishing accounting records and chart of accounts.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, government authorities, and Free Zone authorities.
• Assist clients during VAT, Corporate Tax, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients and provide practical accounting and tax guidance.
• Monitor changes to UAE accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high-quality client service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client relationship skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Tally

Excel

Job description

About Us

We are a leading professional services firm offering in corporate, tax, and legal advisory, with a strong presence in the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi), Hong Kong, Zurich, and Saudi Arabia. We support businesses across various industries by providing tailored solutions that ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable growth.

Our team combines expertise in the UAE, delivering exceptional guidance in areas such as corporate governance, tax structuring, and legal consultancy.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and client-focused Accountant to manage a portfolio of client entities across multiple industries. The ideal candidate has experience working within a corporate services provider, accounting firm, audit firm, or consultancy and is comfortable managing multiple clients while ensuring compliance with UAE accounting and tax regulations. Candidates with previous experience in a corporate services provider managing multiple client portfolios will be given strong preference.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle for multiple client entities, including bookkeeping, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS / IFRS for SMEs.
• Handle UAE VAT registrations, return filings, refund applications, voluntary disclosures, and FTA compliance through EmaraTax.
• Manage UAE Corporate Tax registrations, computations, filings, Small Business Relief assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare management reports, cash flow reports, and financial analyses for clients.
• Support new company incorporations by establishing accounting records and chart of accounts.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, government authorities, and Free Zone authorities.
• Assist clients during VAT, Corporate Tax, and regulatory audits.
• Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance documentation.
• Communicate professionally with clients and provide practical accounting and tax guidance.
• Monitor changes to UAE accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high-quality client service.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with at least 3 years in the UAE.
• Experience in a corporate services provider, audit, consultancy, or accounting firm managing multiple client entities.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, IFRS, and IFRS for SMEs.
• Familiarity with DMCC, IFZA, JAFZA, ADGM, DIFC, RAK ICC, and other UAE jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Tally, or similar ERP/accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and client relationship skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and ownership.

Success in this Role

• Independently manage multiple client portfolios.
• Deliver accurate work within deadlines.
• Build trusted client relationships.
• Stay current with UAE regulations.
• Take ownership and continuously improve processes.

What We Offer

• Stable position in a growing international corporate services firm.
• Exposure to diverse local and international clients.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and UAE benefits.