Senior Accountant- Fiduciary and Trust Accounting

Client of OHS Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Dubai seeks a Senior Accountant with extensive experience in fiduciary and trust accounting. The candidate will lead the close process, prepare financial statements, and oversee compliance with VAT and tax regulations. Exceptional candidates with European backgrounds preferred for their expertise in relevant frameworks.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience in multinational accounting, preferably in trust or private wealth.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and accounting practices.
• Professional-level English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close process and consolidate multi-entity accounts.
• Prepare financial statements and manage budget forecasts.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and coordinate tax matters.

Skills

Accuracy

Financial Reporting

Trust Accounting

Budgeting

Tax Coordination

Mentoring

Job description

Senior Accountant- Fiduciary and Trust Accounting

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their small but dynamic team in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process, consolidating multi-entity and cross-border accounts
• Prepare accurate financial statements (IFRS/GAAP) and management reports
• Oversee trust accounting and portfolio management bookkeeping
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banks
• Coordinate corporate tax matters for Group Entities
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with VAT filings, and local regulations
• Assist with office administration, including
• Travel coordination, meetings, and client events
• HR support (onboarding, payroll coordination)
• Vendor invoice review and payment processing
• Mentoring and training junior accounting staff

Qualifications & Skills

• 7 10 years post-qualification experience in multinational corporate accounting, ideally within trust, fund, or private wealth firms
• Strong understanding of trust or portfolio accounting
• Professional-level English; and other languages would be an advantage
• Proven ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and manage high transaction volumes

European candidates would be highly preferred due to their familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and international accounting practices.

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