Accountant (Single Family Office)

ABOUT THE ROLE Our client is a Dubai-based single family office, who are seeking an experienced Accountant to own the full finance function across a multi-entity structure. Reporting to the Family Office Director, this is a hands-on, single-owner role suited to someone meticulous, discreet, and comfortable running the complete accounting cycle in a lean environment. The role sits within a maker-checker approval framework, with the accountant as maker and the Director as approver. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Bookkeeping & Accounting • Record all transactions (income, expenses, transfers) and maintain the general ledger • Perform bank reconciliations across all accounts; manage petty cash Financial Reporting • Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) • Produce consolidated reporting across entities and investments; management reports for the Director Accounts Payable & Receivable • Process invoices and vendor payments; manage payment schedules and due dates • Track rental income, dividends, and other receivables Cash Flow & Treasury (core focus) • Monitor liquidity across all accounts and forecast cash flow • Manage FX exposure on multi-currency positions; coordinate transfers between personal and corporate accounts Budgeting & Forecasting • Prepare the annual budget; run variance analysis (actual vs. budget) Tax & Compliance • VAT filing, UAE Corporate Tax preparation, and timely regulatory filings (ESR, UBO) • Liaise with external auditors Payroll & HR Finance • Process salaries via WPS; calculate end-of-service gratuity and leave provisions • Administer DEWS/pension contributions Investment Administration • Track portfolio performance (equities, real estate, private equity); record capital calls and distributions • Maintain investment and maturity schedules; coordinate with brokers, custodians, and fund managers Insurance & Document Management • Track policy renewals (health, property, vehicle, liability) and process claims • Maintain financial records, contracts, audit trails, and corporate documents (tradelicenses, leases) REQUIREMENTS • 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a family office, holding company, or SME group • Demonstrated strength in cash flow management, forecasting, and cost control • Hands-on experience with corporate banking portals (ADCB ProCash or similar) within a maker-checker workflow • Working knowledge of Zoho (Books / Payroll) or comparable ERP • Familiarity with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and WPS • Strong Excel and reporting skills; high attention to detail • Currently residing in Dubai; available on-site • Absolute discretion and professional maturity Show more Show less