Accounting Senior

BLS Lad Chartered Accountants; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Benefits under UAE labour laws

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

BLS Lad Chartered Accountants, a Dubai-based audit firm, is seeking an Accounting Senior with at least five years of audit experience. The role emphasizes IFRS proficiency, VAT and corporate tax guidance, and strong client relationships within a UAE regulatory environment.

The position offers professional development and a competitive, performance-based compensation package aligned with UAE labour laws. Dubai-based, full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an audit firm.
• Strong technical accounting skills including IFRS knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
• Experience guiding tax matters (VAT and Corporate Tax) and advisory.
• Experience with accounting software and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Accounting for client transactions in the accounting software while ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Supervising journal entries, managing general ledger reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Preparing management reports, supporting financial planning, and contributing to process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of service.
• Providing guidance to clients on taxation matters (VAT & Corporate Tax) and general business advisory.
• Overseeing implementation and optimization of accounting software and internal controls.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage

Tally

ZohoBooks

Job description

BLS Lad Chartered Accountants (BLS) is a Dubai-based audit firm serving a vast clientele comprising of organisations based in numerous industries. We are an Approved Employer by professional bodies such as ACCA, ICAI, and ICAEW, and a member firm of the Geneva Group International - a leading international alliance of accounting, audit, consultancy, and law firms. Although we are mainly based in Dubai, we have a network of branches and associates in other emirates of the UAE.

Our organisation is seeking to add to its team with an Accounting Senior who is semi-qualified (ICAI, ACCA or any other accounting institute) with a minimum of 5 years experience in an audit firm.

Role Description

As an Accounting Senior, you will be responsible for the following functions:

• Accounting for client transactions in the accounting software whilst ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Supervising journal entries, managing general ledger reconciliations, monitoring month-end and year-end closing processes, and supporting audit and assurance engagements where necessary.
• Preparing management reports, supporting financial planning, and contributing to process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality of service.
• Providing guidance to clients on taxation-related matters (including VAT and Corporate Tax) as well as general business advisory.
• Overseeing the implementation and optimisation of accounting software and internal controls.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have prior experience of working in an audit firm and should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, whilst undergoing their accounting qualification.
• Proficiency in using accounting software (Sage, Tally, ZohoBooks,etc).
• Strong technical accounting skills, including preparation and review of Financial Statements and management of Journal Entries (Accounting).
• Good knowledge of IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements; exposure to VAT and Corporate Tax compliance and reporting is necessary.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and manage client relationships.
• High level of integrity, professional ethics,
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package as per UAE labour laws
• Opportunities for professional development and continued education
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities