Senior Accountant — Real Estate Brokerage

Location: Dubai, UAE (on-site) | Type: Full-time | Salary: Competitive based on experience Company Description Ayoub & Co is a growing real estate business founded by two brothers who combine extensive industry experience with strong engineering backgrounds. The company focuses on delivering innovative, data-informed solutions and high-quality services to buyers, sellers, and investors in a competitive market. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, Ayoub & Co aims to modernize traditional real estate practices. Team members join a collaborative environment that values expertise, integrity, and forward-thinking approaches. Position Overview We are hiring a Senior Accountant who has worked inside a Dubai real estate brokerage and knows brokerage accounting from the inside: commission cycles, RERA forms, developer settlements, client accounts, and cheque-heavy cash flow. This is not a generic accounting role — candidates without hands-on real estate brokerage experience will not be considered. You will own all accounting operations, tax filing, and AML compliance, running multiple accounts independently on QuickBooks. Key Responsibilities — Brokerage Accounting • Account for commissions on sales, leasing, and referral deals: accruals, splits, and agent disbursals • Manage brokerage transaction accounting aligned with RERA forms (Form A/B/F) and DLD processes • Communicate professionally with developers to follow up on and collect commission payments; manage developer invoicing, SOAs, and settlements • Coordinate unit handovers, payment plans, and developer settlements with operations • Track cheques, post-dated payments, and receivables from tenants and buyers • Reconcile client accounts and ensure accurate, timely client billing and collections • Generate sales and revenue reports segmented by property type and deal type (primary/off-plan vs. secondary, sales vs. leasing, by project and developer) • Coordinate with CRM/admin so accounting records match listings and transaction updates Key Responsibilities — Core Accounting & Compliance • Full-cycle bookkeeping and daily entries across multiple accounts; monthly bank reconciliations • Prepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) monthly and quarterly, plus MIS for leadership • Prepare and file VAT returns via the FTA portal (input/output reconciliation); plan ahead for VAT and corporate tax deadlines • Maintain AML compliance per UAE real estate regulations with proper documentation • Run the monthly salary cycle in alignment with WPS; maintain payroll records and leave accruals • Liaise with external auditors and keep audit-ready files • Follow and operate the company's established systems, manuals, and procedures (SOPs); help document and improve them • Assist in budgeting and cash flow forecasting Requirements • Minimum 3 years of accounting experience within a Dubai real estate brokerage — mandatory • Proven hands-on knowledge of brokerage accounting cycles: commission disbursals, RERA forms, developer invoicing and settlements • Expert in QuickBooks (Online/Desktop); advanced Excel and Google Sheets — mandatory • Strong working knowledge of UAE VAT, corporate tax filing, FTA portal, and AML requirements — mandatory (not "willing to learn") • Able to manage more than one company account/entity independently, with multiple transactions, deadlines, and confidential data • Professional, confident communicator with developers, auditors, banks, and leadership • Disciplined in following established systems, procedures, and manuals • Smart, presentable, highly organized, and proactive in communication • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/CA a plus) Note: Please apply only if you have direct real estate brokerage accounting experience in Dubai. Applications without it will not be shortlisted. Show more Show less