Senior Accountant

eliteUSA; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

eliteUSA in Dubai seeks a Senior Accountant to manage daily accounting, invoicing, and VAT compliance. You will prepare monthly financial reports, maintain records in QuickBooks, and coordinate with departments to ensure timely data submission.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English. UAE VAT regulations knowledge is essential; prior ecommerce/retail exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Master's degree is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of UAE/Dubai VAT regulations and accounting requirements.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and invoicing, AR/AP, expenses, and reconciliations.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to generate financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and handle invoicing and expenses.
• Prepare monthly financial reports including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow.
• Ensure UAE VAT compliance and accurate VAT calculations and filings.
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, and consultants as needed.
• Assist budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years

About the Role

eliteUSA is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Dubai office. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing invoicing and expenses, preparing monthly financial reports, and ensuring compliance with UAE accounting and VAT requirements.

This is a hands-on accounting position requiring someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable following up with different departments, and able to ensure that financial information is complete and submitted on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Record and categorize company income, expenses, payments, refunds, and other financial transactions.
• Prepare, issue, and maintain customer and supplier invoices.
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable and follow up on outstanding balances when required.
• Collect invoices, receipts, expense reports, and supporting documentation from team members and department managers.
• Proactively follow up with employees and departments regarding missing expenses, receipts, invoices, or financial information.
• Perform regular bank, credit card, payment processor, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records within QuickBooks.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including:
• Profit & Loss Statements
• Balance Sheets
• Cash Flow Reports
• Accounts Receivable & Payable Reports
• Expense Reports
• Budget vs. Actual Reports
• Assist management with financial analysis and reporting as required.
• Maintain proper documentation and accounting records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and applicable accounting requirements.
• Prepare VAT calculations, maintain VAT records, and assist with or prepare VAT return filings.
• Ensure invoices and accounting documentation comply with UAE VAT requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and other financial service providers when necessary.
• Assist management with budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, and financial planning.
• Identify discrepancies or unusual transactions and promptly bring them to management's attention.
• Maintain organized digital accounting records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field – required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field – preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of UAE/Dubai VAT regulations and accounting requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Experience with invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense management, and bank reconciliations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and department managers to obtain required financial information and documentation.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Good written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous accounting experience with a UAE-based company.
• Experience in e-commerce, retail, luxury goods, or international trading is an advantage.
• Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and international payments.
• Experience working with payment gateways and online payment platforms is an advantage.
• Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA is preferred but not required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of the accounting function rather than simply entering transactions. The ideal candidate is proactive about following up on missing information, keeps financial records continuously up to date, and provides management with clear and accurate monthly financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant will work closely with management and other departments to ensure that eliteUSA has timely and reliable financial information for operational and business decisions.