Accountant General

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb, a UAE-based company, seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage full-cycle accounting and financial compliance from Ajman with flexibility to relocate within the UAE. The role covers invoicing, reconciliations, and month-end close, plus VAT filing and reporting duties.

Strong communication and integrity are essential for collaboration with banks, vendors, and internal teams. The candidate should have 3+ years UAE accounting experience, solid VAT knowledge, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of end-to-end accounting experience in the UAE.
• Strong UAE VAT knowledge and FTA filing experience.
• Proficiency with major accounting software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounting & Bookkeeping: manage ledgers, AP/AR, and month-end close.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: prepare and review monthly P&L statements.
• UAE VAT Compliance: file VAT returns with the FTA and ensure compliance.
• Banking & Treasury: reconcile bank accounts and handle transfers/cheques.
• Petty Cash & Cash Management: track cash, verify vouchers, perform cash counts.
• Sales & Receivables: issue invoices and collect outstanding receivables.
• Purchases & Payables: process invoices and schedule timely payments.
• Inventory & Warehouse Coord: reconcile stock and assist audits.

Skills

Zoho Books

Tally

QuickBooks

SAP

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA/ACCA/CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Full-Cycle Accounting & Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate daily general ledgers, record journal entries, manage AP/AR, and drive month-end closing processes.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, analyze, and review monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements to track revenue streams, operational costs, and business expenses.

• UAE VAT Compliance: Calculate, prepare, and file quarterly/monthly VAT returns with the FTA while ensuring total adherence to UAE tax laws and regulations.

• Banking & Treasury Operations: Execute daily bank reconciliations, manage corporate bank transfers, and process, issue, and deposit physical cheques.

• Petty Cash Management: Maintain daily petty cash funds, verify supporting vouchers, track all cash inflows/outflows, and perform regular physical cash counts.

• Sales & Receivables Accounting: Issue sales invoices, reconcile customer payments against receipts, and actively track and collect outstanding receivables.

• Purchases & Payables Accounting: Log supplier invoices, verify them against delivery notes/LPOs, and schedule timely payments to maintain vendor relationships.

• Inventory & Warehouse Coordination: Reconcile warehouse stock movements against purchase/sales orders and assist in periodic physical inventory audits.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience: 3+ years of end-to-end full-cycle accounting experience within the UAE.

• Taxation Knowledge: Strong practical understanding of FTA rules, UAE VAT filing, and tax documentation.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Zoho Books, Tally, QuickBooks, or SAP) and advanced MS Excel skills. Familiar with the office environment and reporting culture.

• Location & Mobility: Currently based in or willing to work in Ajman, with absolute flexibility to relocate to any UAE emirate based on operational requirements.

• Operations & Adaptability: Hands-on experience with physical cash handling, bank transactions, and warehouse stock reconciliation.

• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong numerical accuracy, and clear communication skills to collaborate with vendors, banks, and internal teams.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance is a baseline or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a corporate environment.

• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA is highly preferred to validate expertise.

• Proven experience with financial software and ERP systems, enhancing efficiency in financial reporting.

• Zero Tolerance for Insubordination: Refusal to follow operational directives from management, willful neglect of assigned duties, or open disrespect toward leadership.

• Absolute Professional Integrity: Zero leniency for dishonesty, deceptive reporting, or intentionally shifting blame/misleading managers and colleagues regarding workplace errors or tasks.