Financial Accountant

Job Description – Accountant Industry: Healthcare / Clinic Location: Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting, taxation, financial reporting and compliance requirements of our clinic in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, balance-sheet preparation, profit and loss reporting, cash-flow management and healthcare accounting operations. Key Responsibilities Accounting and Financial Management • Maintain accurate books of accounts and complete accounting records. • Record and reconcile daily clinic revenue, patient payments, insurance collections and other income. • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger. • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. • Prepare and review the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement and Cash-Flow Statement. • Perform bank, cash, credit-card, payment-gateway and POS reconciliations. • Monitor outstanding receivables, supplier balances and payment schedules. • Manage petty cash and verify supporting documents for all expenses. • Assist management with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. • Prepare department-wise, service-wise and doctor-wise profitability reports. • Analyse revenue, costs, margins and financial performance, highlighting any discrepancies or leakages. UAE VAT and Corporate Tax • Maintain VAT-compliant accounting records and supporting documentation. • Prepare and file UAE VAT returns accurately and within the required deadlines. • Review input and output VAT calculations and reconcile VAT accounts. • Maintain proper classification of taxable, zero-rated and exempt transactions. • Support UAE Corporate Tax registration, computation, documentation and return filing. • Maintain records required by the Federal Tax Authority. • Coordinate with external tax consultants and auditors when required. • Monitor changes in UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and accounting regulations. Clinic-Specific Responsibilities • Reconcile daily patient billing with cash, card, bank transfer, insurance and online collections. • Verify discounts, complimentary services, refunds, credit notes and package utilisation. • Track prepaid treatment packages, memberships and unearned revenue. • Monitor inventory consumption and the cost of medicines, supplements, consumables and treatment materials. • Reconcile pharmacy, laboratory, dental, aesthetic and clinical service revenues, where applicable. • Track doctor commissions and revenue-sharing arrangements. • Coordinate with reception, operations, insurance, procurement and HR teams to ensure complete financial documentation. • Support insurance receivable reconciliation and monitor outstanding claims, where applicable. • Maintain fixed-asset registers for medical equipment, furniture, computers and other clinic assets. • Ensure proper depreciation, asset tagging and accounting treatment. Payroll and Compliance • Assist with monthly payroll preparation, staff deductions, incentives and commissions. • Maintain records relating to employee advances, reimbursements and final settlements. • Support WPS-related payroll documentation in coordination with HR. • Coordinate with auditors during statutory and internal audits. • Ensure proper document control, filing and retention of invoices, receipts, contracts and financial records. • Implement and maintain appropriate internal financial controls. Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field. • Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a clinic, medical centre, hospital or healthcare business. • Practical experience in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax preparation and filing is essential. • Strong knowledge of balance-sheet preparation, P&L reporting, cash flow and financial analysis. • Experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo or a similar ERP system. • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. • Familiarity with clinic-management, billing, POS and insurance systems is preferred. • Previous UAE experience is strongly preferred.\ Required Skills • Strong analytical and numerical ability. • High attention to detail and accuracy. • Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial controls. • Ability to identify revenue leakage, incorrect billing and cost overruns. • Strong organisational and time-management skills. • Ability to meet strict tax, reporting and audit deadlines. • Excellent communication and coordination skills. • High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics. • Ability to work independently and provide clear financial reports to management. Application Requirements Interested candidates should submit their updated CV along with: • Current location • Current and expected salary • Notice period • Earliest joining date • Immediate joiners with UAE healthcare experience will be given preference. • Submit your resumes to : [email protected] Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field; Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a clinic, medical centre, hospital or healthcare business; Practical experience in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax preparation and filing; Strong knowledge of balance-sheet preparation, P&L reporting, cash flow and financial analysis; Experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo or a similar ERP system; Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Familiarity with clinic-management, billing, POS and insurance systems is preferred; Previous UAE experience is strongly preferred.

Maintain accurate books of accounts and complete accounting records; Record and reconcile daily clinic revenue, patient payments, insurance collections and other income; Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger; Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; Prepare and review the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement and Cash-Flow Statement; Perform bank, cash, credit-card, payment-gateway and POS reconciliations; Monitor outstanding receivables, supplier balances and payment schedules; Manage petty cash and verify supporting documents for all expenses; Assist management with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning; Prepare department-wise, service-wise and doctor-wise profitability reports; Analyse revenue, costs, margins and financial performance, highlighting any discrepancies or leakages; Maintain VAT-compliant accounting records and supporting documentation; Prepare and file UAE VAT returns accurately and within the required deadlines; Review input and output VAT calculations and reconcile VAT accounts; Maintain proper classification of taxable, zero-rated and exempt transactions; Support UAE Corporate Tax registration, computation, documentation and return filing; Maintain records required by the Federal Tax Authority; Coordinate with external tax consultants and auditors when required; Monitor changes in UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and accounting regulations; Reconcile daily patient billing with cash, card, bank transfer, insurance and online collections; Verify discounts, complimentary services, refunds, credit notes and package utilisation; Track prepaid treatment packages, memberships and unearned revenue; Monitor inventory consumption and the cost of medicines, supplements, consumables and treatment materials; Reconcile pharmacy, laboratory, dental, aesthetic and clinical service revenues, where applicable; Track doctor commissions and revenue-sharing arrangements; Coordinate with reception, operations, insurance, procurement and HR teams to ensure complete financial documentation; Support insurance receivable reconciliation and monitor outstanding claims, where applicable; Maintain fixed-asset registers for medical equipment, furniture, computers and other clinic assets; Ensure proper depreciation, asset tagging and accounting treatment; Assist with monthly payroll preparation, staff deductions, incentives and commissions; Maintain records relating to employee advances, reimbursements and final settlements; Support WPS-related payroll documentation in coordination with HR; Coordinate with auditors during statutory and internal audits; Ensure proper document control, filing and retention of invoices, receipts, contracts and financial records; Implement and maintain appropriate internal financial controls.