Senior Accountant

Affordable UAE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable UAE is seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant to join the Finance team in the UAE. The role focuses on UAE taxation, financial reporting, and accounting operations within the retail sector.

You will manage the preparation and finalization of financial accounts, ensure VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, and produce MIS reports for management analysis. The position requires strong analytical and organizational skills to support month-end and year-end closures.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in UAE taxation and accounting.
• Retail accounting experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and finalization of financial accounts.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Prepare MIS reports for management and business analysis.
• Handle import/export accounting transactions and documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist in improving accounting processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

UAE taxation

Financial reporting

Accounting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree

CA/CMA/CFA

Job description

Affordable UAE is looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its Finance team in the UAE. This opportunity is ideal for finance professionals with extensive expertise in UAE taxation, financial reporting, and accounting operations, particularly within the retail sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and finalization of financial accounts.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Prepare accurate MIS reports for management and business analysis.
• Handle import and export accounting transactions and documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist in improving accounting processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in UAE taxation and accounting.
• Retail accounting experience is an advantage.
• Master's degree or a professional qualification such as CA, CMA, or CFA.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong knowledge of

• UAE VAT and Corporate Tax
• Financial reporting and MIS reporting
• Import/export accounting and account finalization