Accountant and Operations Executive – Art Gallery (Dubai)

confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Confidential Art Gallery in Dubai is seeking an Accountant and Operations Executive to oversee financial management, operations and HR within a small, collaborative team.

The role combines accounting, payroll, VAT, budgeting and routine admin, with the chance to influence both the commercial and day-to-day running of a boutique creative business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years' relevant experience in the UAE.
• Knowledge of UAE accounting standards, VAT and labour regulations.
• Experience in finance, office management and HR administration.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash flow.
• Prepare and submit UAE VAT returns.
• Process payroll and maintain employee records.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and external service providers.
• Maintain inventory and sales records for artworks.
• Support budgeting and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting and tax regulations.
• Manage project costing and project accounting functions, meticulously tracking project expenses, revenues, and profitability.
• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the gallery and office.
• Manage artwork inventory, sales records and client invoicing.
• Manage contracts, insurance policies and business documentation.
• Identify and implement operational improvements and efficiencies.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Administer employment contracts, visa renewals and medical insurance.
• Coordinate annual leave, attendance and payroll information.
• Support performance review processes and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws and company policies.
• Foster a positive, professional and collaborative workplace culture.

Skills

Accounting

VAT compliance

Payroll

HR administration

Office management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Zoho Books

Excel

Job description

Accountant and Operations Executive– Art Gallery (Dubai)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant and Operations Executive to join our boutique art gallery in Dubai and oversee the gallery's financial management, business operations and human resources. This is a pivotal role within a small, collaborative team, offering the opportunity to contribute to both the commercial success and day-to-day running of a dynamic creative business.

**************PLEASE NOTE THAT ONYL WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING UAE BASED APPLICANTS. NO REMOTE WORK

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash flow.
• Prepare and submit UAE VAT returns.
• Process payroll and maintain employee records
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and external service providers.
• Maintain inventory and sales records for artworks.
• Support budgeting and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting and tax regulations
• Manage project costing and project accounting functions, meticulously tracking project expenses, revenues, and profitability

2. Operations

• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the gallery and office.
• Manage artwork inventory, sales records and client invoicing.
• Manage contracts, insurance policies and business documentation
• Identify and implement operational improvements and efficiencies.

3. Human Resources

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Administer employment contracts, visa renewals and medical insurance.
• Coordinate annual leave, attendance and payroll information.
• Support performance review processes and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour laws and company policies.
• Foster a positive, professional and collaborative workplace culture.

Skills

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years' relevant experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE accounting standards, VAT and labour regulations.
• Experience in finance, office management and HR administration.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity, discretion and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience in an art gallery, luxury retail, hospitality, or another creative industry.
• Experience with inventory management and point-of-sale systems.
• Immediate availability or a short notice period.

What We Offer

• A friendly and creative working environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work closely with artists, collectors, and an international clientele

If you are an experienced finance professional with a proactive approach to operations and people management, we would be delighted to hear from you.