Chartered Accountant

Vista Corporate Global Business Setup; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Corporate Global Business Setup seeks an experienced Client Accounting Bookkeeping lead in Dubai. You will supervise end-to-end accounting, VAT and corporate tax filings, and provide advisory services for UAE-based clients.

You will manage client portfolios, ensure IFRS compliance, and oversee a UAE accounting team to deliver accurate financial reporting and timely tax submissions.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 7–10 years of relevant accounting and taxation experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and UAE financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing multiple UAE client portfolios.
• Experience leading accounting and taxation teams.
• Strong client-facing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting and bookkeeping for UAE-based clients, ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Review ledgers, journal entries, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Oversee VAT registrations, filings, and corporate tax computations for clients.
• Manage client relationships and provide accounting and taxation advisory services.
• Supervise and develop the Dubai office's Accounts and Taxation team.

Skills

Accounting experience

VAT and Corporate Tax

IFRS knowledge

Client portfolio management

Leadership of accounting teams

Communication & presentation

FTA regulatory knowledge

Financial reporting knowledge UAE

Education

CA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Client Accounting Bookkeeping

• Manage and supervise end-to-end accounting and bookkeeping services for UAE-based clients
• Review client books of accounts general ledgers journal entries bank reconciliations AP and AR
• Review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements
• Supervise preparation of trial balances balance sheets profit and loss statements and cash flow statements
• Ensure proper accounting practices in accordance with IFRS and applicable UAE requirements
• Review accounting records of mainland companies free zone companies SMEs and other business entities
• Identify accounting discrepancies and ensure timely rectification

VAT Taxation

• Oversee VAT registration deregistration return preparation review and filing
• Review VAT returns and ensure accuracy of input and output VAT calculations
• Handle VAT reconciliations VAT refund applications and VAT-related client queries
• Review UAE Corporate Tax computations returns and filing requirements
• Advise clients on Corporate Tax registration tax groups qualifying free zone person provisions exemptions and applicable tax treatments
• Review tax calculations and ensure compliance with Federal Tax Authority FTA regulations
• Handle FTA notices assessments voluntary disclosures and tax-related correspondence
• Keep the team and clients updated on UAE tax laws and regulatory changes

Client Management Advisory

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients for all accounting VAT Corporate Tax and financial matters
• Conduct client meetings and understand individual business and financial requirements
• Provide professional accounting and taxation advisory services
• Explain tax liabilities financial statements compliance obligations and regulatory requirements to clients
• Manage client escalations and resolve complex financial and taxation issues
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Coordinate with clients for financial documents invoices bank statements and supporting records
• Proactively communicate filing deadlines compliance requirements and tax updates

Team Leadership Department Management

• Lead and manage the complete Accounts Taxation team in the Dubai office
• Allocate client portfolios and responsibilities among accountants and tax executives
• Review and verify all accounting work VAT returns Corporate Tax computations and financial reports prepared by the team
• Establish quality control procedures and standard operating processes
• Monitor team productivity work quality and client deliverables
• Train and mentor team members on UAE accounting standards VAT Corporate Tax and FTA compliance
• Ensure timely completion of all client assignments

UAE Regulatory Compliance Audit

• Ensure clients comply with applicable UAE tax and accounting regulations
• Coordinate statutory audits external audits and financial reviews
• Review audit schedules supporting documents and financial recordsAssist clients with audit preparation and financial documentation
• Coordinate with auditors FTA representatives and other relevant authorities where required
• Ensure proper documentation and record retention in accordance with UAE legal requirements

Consultancy Business Development Support

• Support the consultancy s accounting and taxation service portfolio across all business verticals
• Participate in client presentations meetings and business consultations
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell accounting VAT Corporate Tax audit coordination and financial advisory services
• Assist the management in developing new accounting and taxation service offerings
• Support client onboarding engagement proposals and service scope discussions
• Maintain professional relationships with existing and prospective clients

Qualifications

• Qualified CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 7–10 years of relevant accounting and taxation experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and UAE financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing multiple UAE client portfolios.
• Experience leading accounting and taxation teams.
• Strong client-facing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar.
• Strong understanding of FTA procedures and UAE regulatory requirements.