Admin Cum Accountant

LA Vita Landscaping & Pools; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Employment benefits as per UAE Labour

Job summary

Lavita Landscape Business in Dubai seeks an Admin Cum Accountant to manage bookkeeping, office administration, and initial HR coordination. The role requires UAE experience, WPS payroll familiarity, and VAT knowledge, with software proficiency in Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or Tally ERP, and strong Excel skills.

You will ensure accurate financial records, support compliance with UAE regulations, and liaise with vendors and staff to maintain smooth operations in a luxury landscape firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in Admin/Accounts dual role in the UAE, preferably within construction, engineering, or service industries.
• Proven working knowledge of GAAP/IFRS.
• Familiarity with UAE VAT regulations and the Wage Protection System (WPS) for payroll.
• Proficient in Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or Tally ERP; high MS Excel proficiency.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes.
• Handle office administration and HR coordination including visas and medical insurance renewal with PRO services.
• Process monthly payroll with accurate deductions and timely transfers.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare basic financial reports (P&L, balance sheet).
• Maintain filing systems for contracts, invoices, expenses, and company documents.
• Communicate with vendors and clients regarding invoices and payments.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Bank reconciliations

VAT compliance

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

MS Excel

English communications

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce

Tools

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Tally ERP

Job description

Lavita Landscape Business is a well-established and growing firm specializing in luxury landscape design and execution. We are seeking a versatile and highly organized Admin Cum Accountant to manage the critical intersection of financial record-keeping, administrative support, and HR functions within our Dubai office. This role is vital for maintaining smooth daily operations and financial compliance.

This dual-function role requires a candidate with strong foundational accounting knowledge, proven administrative competence, and familiarity with UAE labour and financial regulations. You will be responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping, office administration, and initial HR coordination.

Requirements

Accounting & Finance

• Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including processing accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), and daily journal entries using accounting software (e.g., Zoho Books, Quickbooks, Tally, or similar).

• Payroll: Manage the monthly payroll process (WPS compliant) for all staff, ensuring accurate deductions and timely salary transfers.

• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank and ledger reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial data.

• Compliance: Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and ensure all transactions comply with UAE financial regulations.

• Reporting: Generate basic financial reports (e.g., P&L, balance sheet summaries) for management review.

Administration & HR Support

• Office Management: Oversee general office administration, including managing supplies, maintaining office equipment, and handling incoming/outgoing correspondence.

• Documentation: Organize and maintain physical and digital filing systems for contracts, invoices, expenses, and official company documents.

• HR Coordination: Manage employee records, assist with the onboarding/offboarding process, and handle coordination related to visas, labour cards, and medical insurance renewal in collaboration with PRO services.

• Communication: Handle professional communication with vendors, suppliers, and clients regarding invoices and payments.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Admin/Accounts dual role in the UAE, preferably within the construction, engineering, or service industry.

• Accounting Proficiency: Proven working knowledge of standard accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).

• Software Proficiency:

  • Expert proficiency in an accounting software package (e.g., Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Tally ERP).

  • High proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• UAE Regulation Knowledge: Familiarity with UAE VAT regulations and the Wage Protection System (WPS) for payroll.

• Language: Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Benefits

• A stable, dual-responsibility role within a professional and growing landscape firm.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

• A competitive, tax-free salary, and employment benefits as per UAE labour law.