Senior UAE Accounting Specialist: DIFC/IFRS & VAT

Caliberly® - Recruitment Agency; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist in Dubai to manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities, including Foundation, Family Office, SPVs and Trusts. You will ensure month-end closings, intercompany reconciliations, and accurate reports under IFRS and DIFC requirements.

The role requires at least five years of UAE experience in Aviation, Family Office, Banking, Investments or Private Equity, with strong knowledge of UAE VAT, DIFC regulations, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of UAE accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT laws.
• Experience with IFRS and DIFC requirements.
• Exposure to multi-entity structures and complex reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books across multiple entities (Foundation, Family Office, SPVs, Trusts).
• Record and reconcile journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Assist in IFRS and DIFC-compliant statements.
• Generate asset reports and grant expenditure tracking for stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

DIFC regulations

UAE experience

Multi-entity accounting

Intercompany accounting

Job description

Caliberly is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist in Dubai to manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities, including Foundation, Family Office, SPVs and Trusts. You will ensure month-end closings, intercompany reconciliations, and accurate reports under IFRS and DIFC requirements.

The role requires at least five years of UAE experience in Aviation, Family Office, Banking, Investments or Private Equity, with strong knowledge of UAE VAT, DIFC regulations, and