Senior Accountant — UAE Forex & CMA Reporting

Fp Trading; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FP Trading is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Dubai Finance team. The role manages day-to-day accounting, consolidates group entities, and ensures compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and CMA guidance. You will prepare management accounts, perform reconciliations, and support audits.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of accounting experience in Forex/financial services, experience with multi-entity structures, and strong IFRS knowledge. Proficiency in Excel and Xero is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations for multiple group entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage general ledger activities, bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Handle payment processing, bank transactions, and financial reconciliations.
• Perform reconciliations involving PSPs, banks, and other financial institutions.
• Prepare and support UAE VAT and Corporate Tax calculations, returns, and related compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations and internal controls.
• Support CMA-regulated entity reporting and audits.
• Assist with budgeting, expense forecasting, and cash flow monitoring.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

UAE VAT

Corporate Tax

PSP reconciliations

Bank reconciliations

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

Job description

FP Trading is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Dubai Finance team. The role manages day-to-day accounting, consolidates group entities, and ensures compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and CMA guidance. You will prepare management accounts, perform reconciliations, and support audits.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of accounting experience in Forex/financial services, experience with multi-entity structures, and strong IFRS knowledge. Proficiency in Excel and Xero is advantageous.