Senior Accountant

Purpleroof; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Roof, a Dubai-based international real estate portal, is seeking a qualified Senior Accountant to join our growing team. The selected candidate will maintain financial records, manage day-to-day accounting activities, and prepare financial reports while coordinating with management remotely.

This remote position requires strong accounting knowledge, accuracy, and the ability to work independently in a Dubai-based business environment, with experience in VAT, audits, and international

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Accounting & Finance.
• Must hold M.Com, ACCA, or a Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related accounting discipline.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation, and financial statements.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential financial information.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities.
• Maintain records of income, expenses, payments, and financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and accounting records.
• Perform reconciliations (bank, payment gateway, receivable, payable).
• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Prepare profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash-flow reports, and management reports.
• Maintain invoices, receipts, payment records, and supporting documents.
• Monitor expenses and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions.
• Assist management with budgeting, financial planning, and expense control.
• Maintain records for international operations and different business activities.
• Coordinate with management regarding payments and financial obligations.
• Support VAT, tax, audit, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain digital accounting records for reporting and auditing.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of financial information.
• Provide regular financial updates and reports to management.
• Assist in improving internal accounting procedures and controls.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Remote work capability

English communication

Education

M.Com, ACCA, or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Zoho Books

Xero

Excel/Sheets

Job description

About the Role

Purple Roof, a Dubai-based international real estate portal, is looking for a qualified and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team.

The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting activities, preparing financial reports, monitoring transactions, handling reconciliations, and supporting the company's overall financial management.

This is a remote position, but the candidate should be comfortable working with a Dubai-based international business environment and coordinating with management and team members remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities.

• Maintain accurate records of company income, expenses, payments, and financial transactions.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Maintain general ledger accounts and accounting records.

• Perform bank, payment gateway, receivable, and payable reconciliations.

• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable.

• Prepare profit & loss statements, balance sheets, cash-flow reports, and management reports.

• Maintain invoices, receipts, payment records, and supporting financial documentation.

• Monitor company expenses and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions.

• Assist management with budgeting, financial planning, and expense control.

• Maintain proper records for different business activities and international operations.

• Coordinate with management regarding outstanding payments and financial obligations.

• Support VAT, tax, audit, and compliance documentation where required.

• Maintain organized digital accounting records for reporting and auditing purposes.

• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of all company financial information.

• Provide regular financial updates and reports to management.

• Assist in improving internal accounting procedures and financial controls.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Accounting & Finance.

• Must hold M.Com, ACCA, or a Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related accounting discipline.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation, and financial statements.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain confidential financial information.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Good organizational and time-management skills.

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and accounting software.

• Good English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills

Experience with any of the following will be considered an advantage:

• QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Xero, or similar accounting software

• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

• UAE accounting and VAT procedures

• Real estate, property, mortgage, technology, SaaS, or online marketplace businesses

• International transactions and multi-market accounting

• Management reporting and financial analysis

To be discussed