Senior Accountant

Import/Export; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company in Dubai is in search of a Senior Accountant to manage daily financial operations. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with VAT laws, and providing financial analysis for property performance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in Property Management Systems. Interested applicants should send their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in property management.
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT laws and accounting regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cash flow and provide financial recommendations.
• Prepare financial statements and analyze performance.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT laws.

Skills

Financial analysis

VAT compliance

Budget preparation

Audit coordination

Property Management Systems usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

Guesty

Job description

Senior Accountant

We are hiring Senior Accountant to support the accounting department in handling daily financial operations, including data entry, tenant payments, invoices, reconciliations, and VAT‑related tasks, ensuring accurate financial records for the rental homes business.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor cash flow and provide recommendations for financial efficiency.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Analyze property‑level financial performance, occupancy rates, and revenue trends.
• Generate management reports with actionable insights for operational and strategic decisions.
• Prepare budgets for multiple rental properties.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and report variances.
• Provide forecasts for revenue, expenses, and cash flow requirements.
• Ensure all accounting entries comply with UAE VAT laws and regulations.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
• Maintain proper documentation for tax audits.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Ensure all financial processes comply with company policies and UAE accounting standards.
• Maintain financial records for audit readiness.
• Reconcile bank statements, tenant accounts, vendor accounts, and inter‑company balances.
• Resolve discrepancies in invoices, payments, and deposits.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by junior/assistant accountants.
• Supervise and guide junior accountants or assistants.
• Assign responsibilities and review daily accounting work.
• Train staff on accounting systems, processes, and VAT compliance.
• Implement accounting best practices and improve financial workflows.
• Ensure efficient use of Property Management Systems (PMS) like Yardi, Guesty, or similar.
• Automate reporting and reduce manual errors wherever possible.

Apply

Interested candidates can send their CV to: [e-mail]

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview process.