Lead Accountant

RTC-1 Employment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment firm in Dubai is seeking a dedicated Lead Accountant to manage the full cycle of accounting. Responsibilities include handling payroll processing, P&L statements, audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Accounting, fluent communication skills in Tagalog, Hiligaynon, or Bisaya, and prior office accounting experience. This position offers a salary of up to AED 6,500 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have prior office and accounting experience.
• Lifestyle: Non-smoker.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of accounting.
• Handle supplier accounts, employee data, and payroll processing.
• Prepare P&L statements, forecasts, and cost/revenue/profit analysis.
• Perform account reconciliations and consolidation of group balance sheets.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with annual audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Knowledge of Tax laws and labour laws.
• Support supplier sourcing/outourcing.
• Contribute to project leadership and meeting deadlines.
• Provide cross-functional admin support.

Skills

Fluent in Tagalog

Fluent in Hiligaynon

Fluent in Bisaya

Excellent English communication skills

Strong leadership abilities

Multitasking abilities

Creative thinking

Proactive solution-oriented mindset

Team collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

The Role

Position Title: Lead Accountant Employment Type: Full -time Salary: Up to AED 6,500 (based on experience and interview performance) Job Location: Dubai – JLT (near Sobha Metro)

About the client: A well-established group of companies with over 20 years of success across multiple sectors. We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Lead Accountant to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of accounting.
• Handle supplier accounts, employee data, and payroll processing.
• Prepare P&L statements, forecasts, cost/revenue/profit analysis, statements of accounts, payables & receivables.
• Perform account reconciliations and consolidation of group balance sheets.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting using Excel & QuickBooks.
• Assist with annual audits, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance.
• Knowledge of Tax laws, e-filing, online banking, and labour laws.
• Support sourcing / outsourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, and cost comparisons.
• Contribute to project leadership, meeting deadlines, and driving results.
• Provide cross-functional admin support when required.

Requirements

• Fluent in Tagalog, Hiligaynon, or Bisaya.
• Lifestyle: Non-smoker.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Must have prior office and accounting experience.

Desired Skills

• Excellent English communication skills (written & verbal).
• Strong leadership & multitasking abilities.
• Creative thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Team player with proven collaboration skills.

About the Company

RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa.