Senior UAE Accountant - Audit & Business Setup

OnTime Group UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OnTime Group UAE is seeking an experienced Accountant with a strong background in audit and Business Setup operations. The role requires hands-on accounting experience and a solid understanding of financial processes within a UAE Business Setup, company formation, or corporate services context.

You will manage day-to-day accounting activities, prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations, and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in accounting or finance, with audit exposure in UAE preferred.
• Good understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities: GL, AP, AR, and journals.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and schedules.
• Perform reconciliations: bank, customer, supplier, balance sheet.
• Handle invoicing, payments, receipts, and expense recording.
• Monitor receivables/payables and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules and documen tation.
• Coordinate with auditors and respond to audit queries.
• Review transactions for discrepancies and controls.
• Maintain proper financial records and compliance with procedures.
• Assist with VAT and Corporate Tax accounting and documentation.
• Record Business Setup transactions, licensing, and government services.
• Reconcile client accounts and allocate payments and service charges.
• Review revenue/expenses related to Business Setup services.
• Prepare financial reports for Business Setup operations.
• Ensure all financial documents are audit-ready.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

OnTime Group UAE is seeking an experienced Accountant with a strong background in audit and Business Setup operations. The role requires hands-on accounting experience and a solid understanding of financial processes within a UAE Business Setup, company formation, or corporate services context.

You will manage day-to-day accounting activities, prepare financial statements, perform reconciliations, and support audits.