Accountant (Real Estate Development)

Ladwig Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air ticket to home country

Medical Insurance

End-of-service gratuity as per UAE law

Job summary

Ladwig Consulting in Dubai, UAE, is seeking an Accountant to support the financial operations of a real estate development business, managing project accounting, VAT filings, tax compliance, payments, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The role requires solid understanding of real estate financial cycles, escrow regulations, and developer compliance. Minimum 3 years of experience and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting principles and financial reporting knowledge.
• Understanding of real estate development accounting.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and tax rules.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, especially Oracle NetSuite.
• Excellent Excel skills and analytical mindset.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project-level financial records and track budgets vs. actuals.
• Process supplier, consultant, and contractor invoices; verify terms.
• Prepare variance reports and support cashflow forecasting.
• Maintain escrow documentation per UAE regulations and RERA guidelines.
• Prepare VAT returns, reconcile VAT accounts, and support tax compliance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing; prepare statements and audits.
• Ensure internal controls and accounting policies are followed.
• Support audits and maintain organized financial documentation.

Skills

Accounting principles

Real estate development accounting

VAT & tax rules

Excel

Analytical mindset

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/25/2025

Our client, a dynamic real estate developer with projects in RAK, is seeking for an Accountant who will support the financial operations of the real estate development business by managing project accounting, VAT filings, tax compliance, payments, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role requires solid understanding of real estate financial cycles, project cost tracking, escrow regulations, and developer compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project-level financial records
• Track contractor payments, consultant invoices, variations, and retention
• Monitor budgets vs actuals and prepare variance reports
• Support project cashflow planning and forecasting

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier, consultant, and contractor invoices
• Verify payment certificates and contract terms
• Maintain escrow documentation per RERA/RAK guidelines
• Prepare client statements and follow up on receivables

VAT Filing & Tax Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns on time
• Reconcile VAT accounts and maintain VAT documentation
• Support corporate tax documentation and compliance
• Perform monthly reconciliations (bank, escrow, vendor)
• Support month-end and year-end closing
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and audit schedules

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain organized financial documentation as per UAE regulations
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies

Requirements

• Strong accounting principles and financial reporting knowledge
• Understanding of real estate development accounting
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and tax rules
• Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP
• Excellent Excel skills and analytical mindset
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience
• Competitive salary
• Entitlement to one round-trip air ticket to the employee’s home country
• Provided upon completion of 12 months of continuous service
• Medical Insurance
• End-of-service benefits (gratuity) as per UAE Labour Law
• Annual leave entitlement as per contract
• Public holidays as per UAE law
• Standard working hours 9.00 am to 6.00. pm following company policy
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Internal growth and promotion consideration upon completion of 12 months of continuous service