Finance Assistant

Kingston Stanley; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its UAE offices, primarily in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The role involves assisting with financial operations, tax compliance, and external audits. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of relevant experience, with a background in legal or professional services environments. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential. This position offers a structured work environment within a multinational context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ relevant finance experience.
• Background in a law firm, professional services, or large multinational corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, and KSA tax.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial operations for the Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices.
• Assist with tax-related matters, including UAE VAT and KSA tax exposure.
• Provide support during external audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Tax-related knowledge

Financial operations support

Job description

Position: Finance Assistant

Location: Dubai or Abu Dhabi, UAE

Role Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its UAE offices. This role will play a key part in supporting financial operations, tax, compliance, and external audit activities across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with periodic involvement in KSA finance matters.

The position is well suited to a junior finance professional or an experienced assistant who is comfortable operating in a support-focused role within a structured, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial operations for the Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices
• Assist with tax-related matters, including UAE VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, and KSA tax exposure
• Provide support during external audits and compliance reviews
• Assist with board-level finance reporting and documentation where required
• Support regional finance activities, including ad-hoc assistance on KSA finance matters
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across multiple offices, ensuring compliance with firm and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate financial records and support internal controls in line with international best practice

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years’ relevant finance experience
• Background in a law firm, professional services firm, or large multinational corporate environment
• Exposure to board finance, financial reporting, or governance-related finance work
• Working knowledge of VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, and KSA tax
• Fluent in Arabic (native-level) and English
• Experience operating within a multinational and professional services environment