Accountant - Finance & Operations

BBGC; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

BBGC is a technology and consulting firm specialising in Commodity Trading & Risk Management (CTRM) and capital markets. We’re looking for a hands-on accounting professional to support our UAE business and international activities.

The role combines core accounting with operational support across several countries and currencies. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, VAT, corporate tax, and multi-currency invoicing, coordinating with overseas teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Hands-on UAE VAT experience and working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax.
• Experience with UAE payroll and WPS.
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks).
• Strong Excel skills and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping, general ledger and month-end close.
• Prepare bank, credit card and intercompany reconciliations.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable, including credit control and payment runs.
• Prepare management accounts and support year-end audits.
• Generate client invoices accurately and on time, including multi-currency billing.
• Collect and validate consultant timesheets and reconcile with contracts and invoices.
• Track project billing, expenses and recharges.
• Prepare and file UAE VAT returns and support UAE Corporate Tax filings.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and banks.
• Process monthly payroll, including WPS compliance in the UAE.

Skills

UAE VAT experience

UAE payroll (WPS)

Excel

Multi-currency accounting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

BBGC is a technology and consulting firm specialising in Commodity Trading & Risk Management (CTRM) and capital markets. We work with trading houses, energy companies and financial institutions worldwide. As we grow, we’re looking for a hands‑on accounting professional to support our finance and operations activities.

The role

You will support the full accounting cycle for our UAE business and our international activities. The role combines core accounting with operational support, so it suits someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working across several countries and currencies.

Accounting & reporting

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping, general ledger and month-end close
• Prepare bank, credit card and intercompany reconciliations
• Manage accounts receivable and payable, including credit control and payment runs
• Prepare management accounts and support year-end audits

Billing & timesheets

• Generate client invoices accurately and on time, including multi-currency billing
• Collect and validate consultant timesheets and reconcile them against client contracts and invoices
• Track project billing, expenses and recharges

UAE tax & compliance

• Prepare and file UAE VAT returns and maintain VAT‑compliant records
• Support UAE Corporate Tax compliance and filings
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and banks

Payroll & people admin

• Process monthly payroll, including WPS compliance in the UAE
• Calculate end-of-service gratuity, leave and final settlements
• Support payroll and contractor payments for international team members

International activities

• Support accounting, invoicing and compliance for international activities, including the UK, Singapore and India
• Coordinate with overseas accountants and service providers

Operations support

• Coordinate onboarding for new joiners, including contracts, visa and work permit processing (with the PRO), medical insurance, payroll set‑up and system access
• Manage offboarding, including visa cancellation, final settlements and asset return
• Assist with vendor onboarding, contracts, insurance and licence renewals
• Maintain organised financial, HR and company records
• Support ad hoc operational and administrative activities as the business grows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 3–5 years’ accounting experience, at least 2 of them in the UAE
• Hands‑on UAE VAT experience; working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax
• Experience with UAE payroll and WPS
• Experience with cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks)
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent written and spoken English and a professional, client‑facing manner
• High attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and ability to work independently

Preferred

• Exposure to international accounting in the UK, Singapore and/or India
• ACCA, CMA, CA or equivalent qualification (completed or in progress)
• Experience in consulting, professional services or technology firms
• Multi‑currency and multi‑entity accounting experience