Senior Client Accountant

CSP Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP Group seeks a capable Client Accounting & Financial Reporting professional to manage the end-to-end accounting function for a portfolio of corporate clients in the UAE. You will maintain IFRS-compliant records, prepare management accounts, liaise with auditors, and support tax registrations and compliance across UAE, KSA, and Oman where applicable.

You will advise clients on accounting and tax matters, collaborate with senior staff to improve processes, and ensure timely delivery of

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end accounting for corporate clients.
• Knowledge of IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and support audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounting for allocated corporate client portfolios.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare unaudited financial statements and year-end schedules as required.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Handle corporate tax and VAT registrations, returns and supporting papers.
• Support client management and advisory on accounting, tax and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with junior team members and contribute to internal processes and controls.
• Stay updated on IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT and WHT requirements and GCC tax compliance.

Skills

Accounting principles

IFRS

Financial reporting

UAE VAT

Corporate Tax

WHT

GCC tax

Job description

Client Accounting amp Financial Reporting

Client Accounting amp Financial Reporting Manage the end-to-end accounting function for an allocated portfolio of corporate clients Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in accordance with IFRS and applicable local regulatory requirements Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual management accounts financial reports and supporting schedules Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations investigate discrepancies and ensure the accuracy of financial data Prepare unaudited financial statements and year-end accounting schedules where required

Liaise with external auditors and support audit processes including the preparation of supporting documentation and resolution of queries Identify accounting issues and recommend practical improvements to reporting processes and internal controls

Tax Registrations amp Compliance

Manage Corporate Tax and VAT registrations amendments and deregistrations with the relevant tax authorities Prepare review and submit Corporate Tax returns VAT returns and supporting working papers within statutory deadlines Manage applicable WHT compliance requirements including calculations documentation filings and payments where required

Monitor client activities revenue thresholds and regulatory obligations to identify mandatory or voluntary registration requirements

Support clients with tax payments reconciliations assessments voluntary disclosures and tax authority correspondence Handle routine tax authority queries clarification requests and audit support escalating complex technical matters where appropriate

Maintain tax compliance calendars and proactively manage deadlines across the UAE KSA and Oman as applicable Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant implications to clients

Client Management amp Advisory

Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact for an allocated portfolio of clients on accounting- and tax-related matters Independently manage client engagements from information gathering and preparation through to review submission and completion

Proactively communicate deadlines information requirements outstanding documents and regulatory updates to clients Provide practical guidance on accounting tax and compliance matters across relevant GCC jurisdictions Manage ad hoc client queries identify potential compliance risks and provide clear commercially appropriate solutions

Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships through responsive communication and consistent service delivery Lead client meetings where required manage expectations and ensure agreed scopes of work and deadlines are met Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships through additional accounting tax and corporate services

Internal Collaboration amp Operations

Work closely with accountants and junior team members to share knowledge coordinate workloads and maintain consistent service standards Review work prepared by junior team members providing technical guidance and constructive feedback to ensure accuracy and quality Support the training and development of team members in accounting procedures tax compliance and client service Escalate complex technical matters compliance risks and client issues to the Head of Client Tax amp Accounting in a timely manner Contribute to the development and improvement of internal processes templates checklists and workflows

Manage engagement timelines outstanding client information and deliverables to ensure efficient portfolio management Ensure accurate time recording client documentation working papers and internal reporting Support the Head of Client Tax amp Accounting with departmental projects reporting and operational improvements

Regulatory amp Technical Knowledge

Maintain a strong and up-to-date understanding of IFRS UAE Corporate Tax VAT and applicable WHT requirements Develop and maintain working knowledge of relevant tax legislation and accounting requirements in KSA and Oman Stay informed of regulatory changes and assess their impact on client obligations and service delivery Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with applicable legislation professional obligations and internal quality standards Apply appropriate review procedures maintain clear audit trails and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate Support internal knowledge-sharing initiatives and contribute to the development of technical guidance and best practices

Key Skills amp Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of accounting principles, IFRS, and financial reporting.
• Solid working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax, with an understanding of WHT and wider GCC tax compliance.
• Proven ability to independently manage a portfolio of clients and multiple concurrent engagements.
• Excellent client-facing, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to quality.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical research skills.
• Ability to review work, provide guidance, and support the development of junior colleagues.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and commercially aware, with the ability to identify additional client needs.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented consulting environment.

• Strong technical understanding of accounting principles, IFRS, and financial reporting.
• Solid working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax, with an understanding of WHT and wider GCC tax compliance.
• Proven ability to independently manage a portfolio of clients and multiple concurrent engagements.
• Excellent client-facing, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to quality.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical research skills.
• Ability to review work, provide guidance, and support the development of junior colleagues.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and commercially aware, with the ability to identify additional client needs.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team-oriented consulting environment.