Accountant

Awad Al Aryani Advocates and Legal Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Awad Al Aryani Advocates and Legal Consultancy in Dubai seeks an experienced Accountant to manage daily financials, invoices, and VAT-compliance tasks. You will maintain records, process payments, and support month-end close in a fast-paced legal firm environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting, 3+ years UAE experience, fluent Arabic and English, and strong Excel and accounting software skills, with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Native Arabic speaker – mandatory.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and accounting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounting software; Daftra is a plus.
• Previous UAE accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and deadline-driven.
• High integrity, accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare issues, review invoices, receipts, vouchers, credit notes and other documents.
• Record and maintain daily financial transactions: income, expenses, collections, payments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable with timely follow-up.
• Perform regular bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial records, reports, and supporting docs per standards.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closings and financial statement prep.
• Prepare VAT-compliant invoices and support UAE VAT requirements.
• Manage expenses, commissions, petty cash, advances and other transactions.
• Monitor cash flow and provide updates to management.
• Prepare docs for internal and external audits.
• Maintain confidential financial records; coordinate with management.

Skills

Arabic

English

Accounting principles

Excel

Office

Internal controls

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Daftra

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare issue and review invoices receipts payment vouchers credit notes and other accounting documents
• Record and maintain accurate daily financial transactions including income expenses collections and payments
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding balances and payments
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and account reconciliations identifying and resolving any discrepancies
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records reports and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable accounting standards
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures and the preparation of financial statements
• Prepare and monitor VAT-compliant invoices and support VAT-related accounting requirements in accordance with UAE regulations
• Manage and review expenses commissions petty cash advances and other financial transactions
• Monitor cash flow revenues expenses and outstanding receivables and provide regular financial updates to management
• Prepare documents and supporting records required for internal and external audits
• Maintain organized financial records and ensure strict confidentiality of company and client financial information
• Coordinate with management and other departments regarding invoices payments collections and other financial matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Native Arabic speaker - mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken - mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general bookkeeping procedures.
• Good knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and accounting requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience using accounting software and financial management systems.
• Experience with Daftra accounting software is considered a strong advantage.
• Previous accounting experience in the UAE is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, responsibility, and confidentiality.