Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts for both entities in accordance with IFRS and UAE regulations
- Record all transactions including:
- Sales, POS revenues, and collections (salon & trading)
- Purchases, expenses, accruals, and provisions
- Bank, cash, and credit card transactions
- Perform monthly bank, cash, and intercompany reconciliations
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
2. Monthly Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts for each entity, including:
- Profit & Loss Statement
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow Statement
- Analyze variances vs budget and prior periods
- Provide management with clear financial insights on performance, margins, and costs
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing
3. VAT Compliance (UAE)
- Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns accurately and on time
- Ensure correct VAT treatment of:
- Salon services and retail products
- Trading invoices, imports, and expenses
- Maintain VAT documentation and audit trail
- Handle VAT reconciliations and respond to FTA queries if required
4. Corporate Tax (CT) Compliance
- Maintain accounting records aligned with UAE Corporate Tax Law
- Prepare Corporate Tax computations and schedules
- Coordinate and support CT return submission
- Liaise with tax advisors where required
5. Payroll & WPS
- Prepare monthly payroll for both companies
- Ensure compliance with:
- MOHRE regulations
- UAE labor law
- WPS submission requirements
- Process salaries, allowances, bonus (especially salon staff), deductions, and leave settlements
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records
6. Audit & External Coordination
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors
- Prepare audit schedules, confirmations, and supporting documents
- Coordinate annual audits and ensure timely closure
- Support management during financial and tax audits
7. Internal Controls & Compliance
- Ensure proper financial controls and approval processes
- Maintain organized accounting files and documentation
- Support implementation of accounting systems, policies, and procedures
- Ensure confidentiality and data integrity at all times
Systems & Tools
· Maintain accounting records using approved accounting software (e.g., Zoho, Odoo, QuickBooks or similar)
· Ensure accurate system setup for VAT and CT
· Maintain Excel-based schedules and reconciliations
Qualifications & ExperienceEducation
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
· Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA) are a strong advantage
Experience
· Minimum 7-10 years of accounting experience in the UAE
· Proven experience with VAT filing and UAE Corporate Tax
· Experience handling multiple entities is required
· Experience in retail, salon, hospitality, or trading companies is an advantage
Skills & Competencies
· Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations
· Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
· High attention to detail and accuracy
· Strong organizational and time-management skills
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
· Professional communication skills for coordination with auditors and advisors
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Pay: Up to AED8,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person