Senior Accountant – UAE Trading & ERPNext Expert

Ali Yaqoob Trading Co. L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ali Yaqoob Trading Co. L.L.C in Dubai seeks a capable Senior Accountant with strong UAE accounting experience to strengthen the finance function of our industrial equipment trading and distribution business.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, close monthly books, ensure VAT compliance, and work with ERPNext to improve processes across purchasing, inventory and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of hands-on accounting in UAE, solid knowledge of corporate tax,

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on accounting experience, including substantial UAE experience (preferably 3+ years).
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage month-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and UAE VAT compliance.
• Strong understanding of UAE corporate tax requirements, payroll/WPS, and practical SME financial controls.
• Experience in inventory-based trading or distribution businesses, including import documentation, supplier accounting, and landed-cost treatment.
• Qualification in accounting or finance (B.Com, M.Com, ACCA, CA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent); professional qualifications are an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in modern accounting/ERP software (such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Zoho, Tally or ERPNext).
• Experience supporting ERP implementation or migration is a strong advantage.
• Good written and spoken English, numerical accuracy, integrity, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and annual closing schedules, trial balances, financial statements, management reports, and cash-flow forecasts.
• Prepare and review UAE VAT records and returns; support UAE corporate tax compliance, documentation, external audits, and statutory reporting.
• Manage bank reconciliations, customer collections, supplier payments, credit control, post-dated cheques, and banking documentation.
• Oversee payroll, WPS, employee-related accruals, end-of-service benefits, and related finance records.
• Play an active role in ERPNext implementation and ongoing improvements across accounting, purchasing, inventory and financial reporting.
• Help ensure data migration, internal controls, workflows, and cross-department adoption.

Skills

Month-end closing

Financial reporting

VAT compliance

Internal controls

Independent work

Education

B.Com / M.Com / ACCA / CA / CMA / CPA

Tools

ERPNext

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Oracle

Zoho

Tally

Job description

Ali Yaqoob Trading Co. L.L.C in Dubai seeks a capable Senior Accountant with strong UAE accounting experience to strengthen the finance function of our industrial equipment trading and distribution business.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, close monthly books, ensure VAT compliance, and work with ERPNext to improve processes across purchasing, inventory and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of hands-on accounting in UAE, solid knowledge of corporate tax,