Senior Accountant

MINIMALIST; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Accountant, where you will lead financial processes and manage a dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategies while ensuring compliance with UAE VAT regulations. You will be instrumental in preparing financial statements, devising budgets, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. With a focus on growth and development, this position provides a supportive environment to enhance your career in a rapidly expanding organization. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Annual Flight Ticket Allowances

UAE Visa and Permits

Growth Opportunities

Performance-based Incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial management and accounting in an eCommerce business.
• 2+ years experience with UAE VAT regulations and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions and prepare financial statements.
• Devise budgets and forecasts while assessing internal controls.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting

UAE VAT Regulations

QuickBooks

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Master's Degree in Accounting

Accounting Certification (CA, CPA, ACCA)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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Minimalist.ae is a local brand founded in 2016 in Dubai that designs and manufactures elegant, high-quality watches, jewelry, handbags, perfumes, and leather goods designed to enhance personal style. With two stores now open in the UAE, we focus on simple yet sophisticated designs, with specifically our Arabic numeral watches being known for their timeless appeal. Minimalist believes in simplicity and uses only the finest materials to produce beautiful and durable items, combining elegant design with excellent quality.

We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join us. As Senior Accountant, you will be handling financial and bookkeeping processes, including managing a team of experienced accountants.

Duties:

• Book and record financial transactions (receivables & payables), reconcile sub-ledgers and ledgers, prepare financial statements.
• Devise monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets, projections, and forecasts.
• Assess and strengthen internal controls, identify and mitigate financial risks, and recommend process improvements.
• Prepare periodical reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly).
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Mentor, train, and supervise accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new or improved accounting systems and procedures.
• Prepare, support, and coordinate annual external audits of the company’s finances.

Responsibilities:

• At least 5, ideally 7+ years of experience in financial management and accounting in an eCommerce business or digital startup;
• 2+ years of experience with UAE VAT regulations;
• 2+ years of experience with QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online;
• A Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or general Business Administration;
• At least 1 accounting certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, etc.), ideally also with certification & experience in IFRS.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives;
• UAE visa and permits;
• Health insurance;
• Annual flight ticket allowances;
• Growth and long-term development opportunities;
• Long-term perspective in a rapidly expanding, future-oriented organization;
• An engaging and challenging work environment with a motivated & professional team of specialists.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Retail, Luxury Goods, and Jewelry

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