Accounting Associate

Charterhouse; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consultancy practice in Dubai is seeking an Accounting Associate to manage financial accounting areas. Responsibilities include preparing VAT returns, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with audit processes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA) with operational finance experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CPA.
• Experience in operational finance and accounting.
• Understanding of tax and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee quarterly VAT returns.
• Manage transactional accounting, accounts payable and receivable.
• Support audit processes and group reporting compliance.

Skills

Financial accounting

Tax knowledge

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP platforms

In-house accounting systems

Job description

Job description

Charterhouse is currently supporting an international consultancy practice. Their Dubai operation is looking to recruit an Accounting Associate who will take ownership of all financial accounting areas for the regional business, ensuring all financial statements comply with regulatory requirements.

About the Role

The Accounting Associate will prepare and oversee quarterly VAT returns. Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the role includes managing transactional accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and overseeing reconciliations and general ledger maintenance. The Associate will support collections, working capital, and ensure cash flow and work-in-progress reports are prepared for reporting. Responsibilities also include managing internal accounting and booking systems for accurate data input and financial statement preparation, as well as supporting audit processes and group reporting compliance.

About You

The ideal candidate is a professionally qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA) with experience in a professional services organization, particularly in operational finance and accounting. They should understand tax and regulatory matters within regional markets, act as a liaison with audit partners, and have knowledge of working capital, cash flow, and MIS reporting for business partnering and group reporting. Proficiency in Excel for analysis, familiarity with in-house accounting systems and ERP platforms, and the ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders are essential.