Financial Accountant, Private Practice

Client of Gateworth Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateworth Group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join the Dubai-based finance team on a full-time, on-site basis. You will manage day-to-day accounting, month-end close, budgeting, cash flow, and support audits, with reporting to the Director of Financial Operations.

The ideal candidate holds a accounting degree with professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) and has IFRS, VAT knowledge, and strong Excel.

Qualifications

• University graduate and/or post-graduate degree in accounting or finance.
• Professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA).
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment with knowledge of legal and trust accounting and VAT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations including GL reconciliations and monthly management accounts.
• Managing cash flow and assisting with budgets and forecasts with ad hoc financial analysis.
• Processing monthly payroll and timekeeper set-ups; supporting pricing activities.
• Coordinating with external auditors on audit and tax compliance and improving internal controls.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Advanced Excel

IFRS knowledge

Education

Accounting degree

ACCA/CPA/CIMA qualified

Tools

3E accounting

Job description

Overview

Gateworth are currently supporting one of our clients within the legal sector who are looking to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant to join their Dubai-based Finance team on a full-time and on-site basis. With a reporting line to the Director of Financial Operations the Financial Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial records timely reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations with broad exposure across day-to-day accounting operations month-end close budgeting cash flow management and audit support.

Main Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger reconciliations alongside the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and related financial and MIS reporting
• Managing cash flow including the preparation of cash flow statements and assisting with annual budgets and forecasts whilst providing insightful and ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making
• Processing monthly payroll including staff expense reimbursements and claims and supporting timekeeper set-ups and pricing activities
• Liaising with external auditors on audit and tax compliance requirements ensuring adherence to local financial regulations legal accounting standards and firm policies whilst also implementing and improving internal controls and processes for greater efficiency

University graduate and/or post-graduate degree within accounting or finance along with an internationally-affiliated professional accountancy qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA). Accounting experience, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment, with strong knowledge of legal and trust accounting, SRA Regulations and any applied IFRS, along with exposure across time-based billing systems. Proficiency in 3E accounting software and advanced Excel skills, together with knowledge of VAT and other relevant tax regulations spanning the GCC. Results-orientated with a high level of integrity and attention to detail, strong planning and organisational skills, and the discipline to meet deadlines, particularly around month-end and year-end. Strong verbal and written communication skills, the confidence to deal with senior management and along with an ability to contribute positively to the team culture and departmental objectives.