Accountant (International Trade)

Position: Accountant Location: Dubai, UAE Employment: Full-time, office-based Monthly salary: AED 10,000 - 12,000 About the Role We are looking for an experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for a UAE-based holding group of companies. The successful candidate will take ownership of accounting records, supporting documentation, reconciliations, period closing, and coordination with external auditors and tax advisers. Key Responsibilities - Collect, review, and organize supporting documents, including contracts, invoices, bank statements, and expense records. - Independently maintain complete and accurate accounting records for several group companies. - Record purchases, sales, payments, receipts, advances, accruals, and intercompany transactions. - Account for investments, financing arrangements, and other group activities, where applicable. - Reconcile bank accounts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany balances. - Account for transactions in multiple currencies and related foreign exchange differences. - Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on missing documents and discrepancies. - Perform month-end and year-end closing and prepare financial statements and supporting schedules. - Maintain clear explanations and supporting documentation for accounting entries. - Coordinate annual audits, respond to auditor queries, and prepare reconciliations, schedules, and confirmations. - Prepare VAT workings and returns, where applicable, and supporting information for Corporate Tax filings in coordination with external tax advisers. - Provide management with regular reports on financial results, expenses, receivables, and payables. - Coordinate the handover from the outsourced accounting provider, including accounting data, opening balances, historical records, and system access. Requirements - Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including experience in the UAE. - Proven ability to independently manage full-cycle accounting and month-end/year-end closing. - Experience managing accounting for multiple legal entities, preferably within a holding group. - Practical knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and Corporate Tax requirements. - Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audits. - Strong understanding of multicurrency accounting, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations. - Proficiency in accounting software and Excel. - Good command of written and spoken English. - Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and explain accounting discrepancies. - Ability to prioritize tasks and meet reporting deadlines.

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, including experience in the UAE. Proven ability to independently manage full-cycle accounting and month-end/year-end closing. Experience managing accounting for multiple legal entities, preferably within a holding group. Practical knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, and Corporate Tax requirements. Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audits. Strong understanding of multicurrency accounting, intercompany transactions, and reconciliations. Proficiency in accounting software and Excel. Good command of written and spoken English. Strong attention to detail and ability to investigate and explain accounting discrepancies. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet reporting deadlines.