Accountant (Freelance or Full-Time)

ARK People Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment service in Dubai is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the financial operations of a luxury serviced residences and hospitality business. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of finance experience, especially in UAE accounting, and can take ownership of financial matters that arise. This role allows for engagement as either a freelance or full-time position, making it suitable for professionals looking to contribute in an early-stage setup.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant finance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UAE accounting, reporting, and compliance.
• Exposure to US financial reporting and/or tax filing.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial operations during the early stage of the business.
• Manage basic accounting, reporting, and cash flow monitoring for two entities.
• Ensure UAE compliance requirements are met.

Skills

UAE accounting

Financial reporting

Compliance

Budget tracking

Cash flow monitoring

Job description

Accountant

(Freelance or Full-Time | Early-Stage Setup | Luxury Residences & Hospitality)

A client operating in the luxury serviced residences and hospitality sector is seeking an Accountant to support the early-stage and ongoing financial operations of the business across two entities.

The businesses are already licensed and set up; however, as an early-stage operation, the role requires a hands-on and practical finance professional who can support daily operations and take ownership of finance-related matters as they arise, working closely with the founders.

The engagement may be structured as freelance (part-time) or full-time, depending on the suitability of the candidate.

Scope of Role

• Support day-to-day financial operations during the early stage of the business
• Take ownership of finance-related matters as they arise, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution
• Manage basic accounting, reporting, and cash flow monitoring for two entities
• Support budget tracking and expense control
• Ensure UAE compliance requirements are met
• Support US financial reporting and tax coordination, with guidance from external advisors where required
• Assist founders by providing practical financial information needed for decision-making
• Liaise with external parties only as required (e.g., accountants, banks, service providers)

Candidate Profile

• 5–8 years of relevant finance experience
• Strong working knowledge of UAE accounting, reporting, and compliance
• Exposure to US financial reporting and/or tax filing is required
• Experience supporting start-up, early-stage, or small growing businesses