Senior Accountant/Account Officer

MindBase Education; Remote; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an experienced accountant for a remote position. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with VAT and corporate tax regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3–5 years of relevant experience, including bookkeeping and payroll processing. Professional certifications like CA or CPA add value. This position offers flexibility and the chance to work from home.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, VAT filing, and payroll processing.
• Experience with corporate tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate and facilitate external audits.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with local tax regulations.
• Manage payroll processing activities.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

VAT filing

Payroll processing

Audits

Budgeting

Corporate tax compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field

Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA (or currently pursuing)

Job description

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
   • Record financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
   • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
2. Financial Statements
   • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss (P&L) statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
   • Analyze financial data to identify trends and assess performance.
3. Audit and Certification
   • Coordinate and facilitate external audits.
   • Prepare audit schedules and liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.
   • Assist in obtaining certifications required by regulatory authorities or stakeholders.
4. VAT Filing
   • Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with local tax regulations.
   • Maintain records of VAT transactions and ensure accuracy in reporting.
5. Payroll Processing
   • Manage payroll processing activities, including calculation of salaries, deductions, and taxes.
   • Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of employee salaries.
6. Projections and Budgeting
   • Assist in the preparation of financial projections and budgets.
   • Monitor actual performance against budgeted targets and provide variance analysis.
7. Vendor Payments
   • Process payments to vendors and suppliers in accordance with established procedures.
   • Verify invoices, reconcile accounts payable, and address any discrepancies.
8. Daily Ad-hoc Tasks
   • Handle day-to-day financial tasks as assigned by management.
   • Respond promptly to inquiries and requests for financial information.
9. Monthly Closing of Books
   • Books must be closed within 7 working days of the next month.
   • Once the books are closed, monthly reports as requested by the management.
10. Monthly reports
    • Once the books are closed monthly reports as requested by the management.
11. Invoice to Customer
    • Prepare timely invoice to customers and share with the customer in the prescribed channel.
12. Corporate tax compliance
    • Maintain the books as to adhere to the corporate tax compliance.
13. Pass monthly inter company entries and Reconcile inter‑company balance.

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, CPA (or currently pursuing) is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Hands‑on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, VAT filing, and payroll processing.
• Prior experience handling audits, budgeting, and monthly book closures.
• Experience with corporate tax compliance is required.