Senior Accountant

Bolster Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolster Group in the UAE is seeking a Senior Accountant to own accounting, tax and reporting for a portfolio of client companies and holding structures. You will work closely with structuring, compliance and banking teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory filings.

The role requires IFRS knowledge, UAE Corporate Tax and UAE VAT experience, and strong Excel skills with cloud accounting tools.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent).
• At least five years of accounting experience, including time in an audit firm, accounting firm or corporate service provider.
• Solid, hands-on knowledge of IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax and UAE VAT.
• Experience with multiple client entities and holding or group structures.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, Zoho Books, QuickBooks or similar).
• Careful, organised and comfortable working to filing deadlines.
• Based in the UAE or ready to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual accounts for a portfolio of UAE mainland and free zone companies, in line with IFRS.
• Manage UAE Corporate Tax work: registrations, tax computations, returns and supporting files, including free zone and small business relief questions.
• Prepare and file VAT returns, review the VAT treatment of transactions and handle FTA queries.
• Support Economic Substance, UBO register and other annual compliance filings with the relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare audit files, schedules and reconciliations.
• Prepare the financial information banks request during account opening, periodic reviews and KYC refreshes.
• Review the work of junior accountants and bookkeepers and keep client files clean and well documented.
• Flag tax, accounting and cash risks early and suggest practical solutions to clients and partners.
• Help improve our internal processes, templates and accounting tools.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

VAT knowledge

Excel advanced

Audit experience

Education

ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to own the accounting, tax and reporting work for a portfolio of client companies and holding structures in the UAE. You will work closely with our structuring, compliance and banking teams, so your numbers will directly support client decisions, bank reviews and regulatory filings.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual accounts for a portfolio of UAE mainland and free zone companies, in line with IFRS.
• Manage UAE Corporate Tax work: registrations, tax computations, returns and supporting files, including free zone and small business relief questions.
• Prepare and file VAT returns, review the VAT treatment of transactions and handle FTA queries.
• Support Economic Substance, UBO register and other annual compliance filings with the relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare audit files, schedules and reconciliations.
• Prepare the financial information banks request during account opening, periodic reviews and KYC refreshes.
• Review the work of junior accountants and bookkeepers and keep client files clean and well documented.
• Flag tax, accounting and cash risks early and suggest practical solutions to clients and partners.
• Help improve our internal processes, templates and accounting tools.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent).
• At least five years of accounting experience, including time in an audit firm, accounting firm or corporate service provider.
• Solid, hands-on knowledge of IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax and UAE VAT.
• Experience with multiple client entities and holding or group structures.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, Zoho Books, QuickBooks or similar).
• Careful, organised and comfortable working to filing deadlines.
• Based in the UAE or ready to relocate.

Nice to have

• Experience with free zone entities (for example DMCC, IFZA, RAK ICC, JAFZA, ADGM or DIFC).
• Exposure to Economic Substance Regulations and UBO filings.
• Experience preparing information packs for banks.
• Basic knowledge of transfer pricing for related-party transactions.

Languages

Fluent English is required. Arabic, French or another language is a plus.