Senior Accountant – Audit & Consultancy Firm (Dubai) -
Core Roles & Responsibilities
1. Client Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Manage multiple client portfolios across industries (trading, services, real estate, etc.)
- Maintain accurate books in compliance with IFRS
- Review junior accountants’ work and ensure quality deliverables to clients
2. Financial Statement Preparation
- Prepare complete sets of financial statements for clients
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements
- Assist clients in year-end closing and financial reporting
3. External Audit Support
- Prepare audit schedules, lead schedules, and working papers
- Coordinate with auditors and respond to audit queries
- Ensure clients are audit-ready and documentation is complete
4. VAT Advisory & Compliance
- Handle VAT registration, deregistration, and amendments with the Federal Tax Authority
- Prepare and review UAE VAT returns for multiple clients
- Provide VAT advisory (treatment of complex transactions, input/output tax issues)
- Assist clients during VAT audits and FTA inspections
5. Corporate Tax Advisory (UAE)
- Support implementation of UAE Corporate Tax for clients
- Assist in tax computation, adjustments, and return preparation
- Advise clients on tax optimization and compliance requirements
- Coordinate with tax consultants and legal advisors when needed
6. Consulting & Advisory Services
- Provide financial advisory services
- Financial health checks
- Cost optimization and profitability analysis
- Assist in feasibility studies and financial projections
7. Internal Controls & Risk Assessment
- Evaluate clients’ internal controls and accounting systems
- Identify risks and recommend improvements
- Assist in internal audit assignments when required
8. ERP & Accounting Systems Implementation - Implement and manage accounting systems like
- QuickBooks
- Tally
- Zoho Books
9. Client Relationship Management
- Act as primary point of contact for assigned clients
- Provide timely financial insights and advisory support
- Ensure high client satisfaction and retention
10. Team Supervision
- Lead and mentor junior accountants and associates
- Review deliverables before submission to clients
- Ensure deadlines across multiple client engagements are met
preferably own visa
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED3,500.00 - AED4,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person