Accountant - Tax & Treasury

About the Opportunity THC is partnering with a leading global organization to recruit an experienced Accountant – Taxation & Treasury for its UAE finance function. This role is suited to a finance professional with strong, hands-on experience in UAE Taxation and SAP, combined with practical exposure to Treasury Management, financial reporting, and accounting operations. UAE Taxation and SAP ERP experience are mandatory for this position. Candidates must have practical experience handling UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance and a strong understanding of UAE tax regulations, including tax penalties, exposures, and compliance risks. Position Overview The successful candidate will support the UAE finance function across accounting, taxation, treasury, reporting, and compliance activities. The role requires someone who can independently manage UAE tax requirements, ensure timely filings and payments, identify potential tax exposures, and maintain accurate financial records using SAP. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing. • Manage UAE VAT compliance, including preparation and submission of VAT returns and related documentation. • Support UAE Corporate Tax compliance, reporting, and tax-related requirements. • Monitor UAE tax filing and payment deadlines and ensure full compliance with applicable regulations. • Identify, assess, and mitigate potential tax risks, penalties, and compliance exposures. • Manage treasury activities, including cash flow monitoring, banking transactions, and liquidity management. • Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions. • Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, management reports, and other financial analysis. • Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. • Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and company policies. • Support internal and external audits and provide required financial and tax documentation. • Identify opportunities to improve accounting, tax, treasury, and financial control processes. Mandatory Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. • Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience in the UAE/Dubai market. • Strong hands-on experience in UAE Taxation, including VAT and Corporate Tax – mandatory. • Hands-on experience with SAP – mandatory. • Practical experience managing UAE tax filings, compliance requirements, penalties, and potential tax exposures – mandatory. • Proven experience in Treasury Management, including cash flow and banking operations. • Strong knowledge of UAE tax regulations and financial reporting requirements. • Sound knowledge of IFRS and UAE financial regulations. • Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA is preferred. • Taxation certification or relevant UAE tax qualification will be an advantage. • Experience with Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or other ERP systems is an added advantage. Skills • Strong UAE Taxation and compliance expertise. • Strong SAP proficiency. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Strong financial and numerical skills. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. • Arabic language proficiency is preferred. • Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle multiple finance and tax priorities. Mandatory Requirements • Hands-on experience in UAE Taxation, including VAT and Corporate Tax • Hands-on experience with SAP Please note: Candidates must have practical experience in both UAE Taxation and SAP to be considered for this position. Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience in the UAE/Dubai market. Strong hands-on experience in UAE Taxation, including VAT and Corporate Tax – mandatory. Hands-on experience with SAP – mandatory. Practical experience managing UAE tax filings, compliance requirements, penalties, and potential tax exposures – mandatory. Proven experience in Treasury Management, including cash flow and banking operations. Strong knowledge of UAE tax regulations and financial reporting requirements. Sound knowledge of IFRS and UAE financial regulations. Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA is preferred. Taxation certification or relevant UAE tax qualification will be an advantage. Experience with Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or other ERP systems is an added advantage.

Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing. Manage UAE VAT compliance, including preparation and submission of VAT returns and related documentation. Support UAE Corporate Tax compliance, reporting, and tax-related requirements. Monitor UAE tax filing and payment deadlines and ensure full compliance with applicable regulations. Identify, assess, and mitigate potential tax risks, penalties, and compliance exposures. Manage treasury activities, including cash flow monitoring, banking transactions, and liquidity management. Maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions. Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, management reports, and other financial analysis. Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and company policies. Support internal and external audits and provide required financial and tax documentation. Identify opportunities to improve accounting, tax, treasury, and financial control processes.