Finance Officer

Client of Expat Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks an experienced accounting and finance professional to manage daily financial operations and ensure compliance with UAE regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of UAE experience, focusing on tax, VAT, and audit support. This role demands strong expertise with systems like EmaraTax and ERP platforms, aiming to enhance process efficiency and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of UAE Mainland corporate finance experience.
• Hands-on exposure to corporate tax and VAT.
• Solid understanding of UAE tax frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Process daily bookkeeping including invoices, A/R, A/P, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and variances.
• Ensure adherence to UAE accounting regulations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

ACCA/CPA/CA qualification

Tools

EmaraTax

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Description
1. Day-to-Day Accounting & Finance
Process daily bookkeeping: invoices, A/R, A/P, bank reconciliations.
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with basic variance analysis.
2. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support
Ensure adherence to IFRS and UAE Mainland accounting regulations; align with Dubai Economy & DED requirements.
Support internal and external audits with timely document preparation and liaising.
3. Tax Compliance & Reporting
Corporate Tax (CT): Register and file CT via FTA within deadlines.
VAT: Register corporate VAT number; prepare monthly/quarterly VAT returns, reconcile input/output invoices.
Economic Substance Regulations (ESR): File ESR notification within 6 months of fiscal year-end; prepare substance report.
Transfer Pricing & Withholding Tax: Manage related-party transactions under arm's-length principles; oversee withholding on cross-border payments per DTA requirements.
Maintain robust tax file system in line with UAE regulations.
4. Systems & Efficiency
Use EmaraTax and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP) for financial and tax operations.
Support ERP implementation/upgrades, especially for tax-related modules, to enhance process automation and internal control.
Skills
1. Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related; ACCA/CPA/CA qualification preferred.
2. Minimum 3 years of UAE Mainland corporate finance experience, with hands-on exposure to corporate tax and VAT.
3. Solid understanding of UAE tax frameworks: CT, VAT, ESR, withholding tax, DTAs, and transfer pricing.
4. Proficiency in Excel and tax/ERP platforms (EmaraTax, Oracle, SAP).
5. Strong communication skills in English Mandarin and Arabic, attention to detail and ability to work across departments.

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