Accountant - available ASAP

CT Consultancy; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage client accounting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, including at least 1 year in the Middle East, with strong skills in Excel and accounting regulations. This role offers a competitive salary, private health insurance, and a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Annual flight allowance

Bonus & commission structure

Flexible schedule

Work from home on Fridays

Qualifications

• 5+ years' accounting experience including 1+ year in the Middle East.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial regulations.
• Excellent skills in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting records and financial reporting for clients.
• Perform bookkeeping, reconciliations, and monthly reporting.
• Collaborate with accounting and tax teams as needed.

Skills

Excel skills

Accounting regulations knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication across cultures

Education

BS in Accounting/Economics

ACCA/CMA/CPA preferred

Tools

ZohoBooks

Job description

Accountant

Reports to: Finance Business Partner / Financial Controller

Role Summary

You manage accounting records and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients. Your focus is on compliance, accurate reporting, risk management, and supporting clients' decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Support

• Deliver accounting services (from bookkeeping to month end entries) within agreed scope and hours.
• Communicate financial insights to clients and support audit preparation.
• Report weekly on hours spent, advising your manager when client\'s hours need to be adjusted.

2. Financial Reporting

• Perform bookkeeping, reconciliations, currency adjustments, and budgeting.
• Produce and analyse monthly/annual reports and business KPIs.
• Prepare financial statements, manage risk, and monitor expenditures.
• Ensure compliance and liaise with auditors as needed.

3. Team Coordination

• Collaborate with accounting and tax teams as needed.
• Monitor FTA regulation changes and support tax compliance.
• Contribute to internal meetings, provide timesheets, and assist colleagues.
• Guide and coach junior staff where appropriate.

Education & Experience

• BS in Accounting/Economics; ACCA/CMA/CPA preferred.
• 5+ years\' accounting experience (incl. 1+ year in the Middle East).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting and financial regulations.
• Excellent skills in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and accounting systems.
• General experience in accounting
• Excellent knowledge of ZohoBooks

Soft Skills

• Clear communicator across cultures.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and adaptable.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Fluent in English mandatory.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with private health insurance and annual flight allowance.
• Flexible schedule (Mon-Thu full day, Fri half-day).
• Work from home on Fridays.
• Bonus & commission structure.
• Diverse, international team.