Accountant

Junior Accountant (Tax & Compliance) – UAE

To assist the finance and compliance team in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting VAT & Corporate Tax requirements, and ensuring compliance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations. The Junior Accountant will work closely with senior accountants and tax consultants to prepare accounts, reconcile records, and file statutory returns.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Record day-to-day financial transactions (sales, purchases, expenses, payments, receipts).
• Maintain general ledgers, journals, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial closing.
• Prepare trial balances, profit & loss, and balance sheets for review.
• Handle petty cash management and bank reconciliations.

Taxation (VAT & Corporate Tax – UAE Specific)

• Assist with VAT registration, amendments, and de-registration applications.
• Prepare VAT return workings and ensure timely filing with FTA.
• Support Corporate Tax registration and filing as per UAE law.
• Verify input and output VAT across invoices and ledgers.
• Assist in reconciling tax balances and ensure compliance with tax codes.
• Support in identifying qualifying free zone entity (QFZ) eligibility and exemptions.
• Track FTA deadlines for VAT & CT filings to avoid penalties.

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate accounting records in compliance with IFRS & FTA requirements.
• Support FTA portal alignment, tax audits, and penalty waiver applications.
• Assist in AML (Anti-Money Laundering) documentation where applicable.
• Ensure company records meet statutory requirements (audit readiness, filings).

Financial Support Tasks

• Support in payroll preparation, employee expense claims, and accruals.
• Prepare vendor & customer reconciliations and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Assist in drafting management reports for senior leadership.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Basic knowledge of UAE VAT & Corporate Tax laws (mandatory).
• Familiarity with FTA portal usage (VAT & CT registration/filing).
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Tally, Zoho, or similar).
• Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations).
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Good communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).

Work Conditions:

• Location: [City/Freezone, UAE]
• Reports to: Senior Accountant / Tax Manager
• Full-time role with scope for career progression into senior tax accounting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED3,000.00 per month