Accountant

*Accounting & Bookkeeping* * Maintain complete books of accounts. * Process invoices, payments, receipts, journal entries, payroll, and inter-company transactions. * Perform monthly bank reconciliations, debtor/creditor reconciliations, and inter-company reconciliations. * Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts with variance commentary. *Financial Reporting* * Prepare year-end financial statements (SOFP, SOPL & OCI, SOCE, SOCF) with full notes, IFRS-compliant. * Convert trial balances into audit-ready working papers. * Coordinate with auditors during statutory and internal audits, including responding to audit queries and providing supporting schedules. *UAE Tax Compliance* * Prepare and file VAT returns (quarterly/monthly) on the FTA EmaraTax portal, including reconciliation with books and review of input/output VAT. * Assist with UAE Corporate Tax compliance — registration, computation of taxable income, application of small business relief and qualifying free zone person rules where applicable, and return filing under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. * Maintain FTA-compliant records and documentation. * Support the team during FTA audits and tax assessments. *Client Service* * Act as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients. * Respond promptly to client queries on accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax matters. * Ensure deadlines are met for all filings and deliverables. **Qualifications & Experience** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance (B.Com, BBA, or equivalent). * Professional qualification preferred: CA / CA Inter, ACCA / ACCA part-qualified, CMA, or equivalent. * Minimum 2 years of accounting experience in the UAE; experience within an audit/accounting firm is strongly preferred. * Working knowledge of UAE VAT Law and UAE Corporate Tax Law (FDL 47 of 2022). * Hands-on experience with at least two of: Tally Prime, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage. * Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, IF/SUMIFS, basic financial modelling). **Personal Attributes** * High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ownership. * Ability to manage multiple client deadlines independently. * Professional client-facing communication. * Discretion in handling confidential client information. * Willingness to learn audit and advisory work alongside core accounting duties. Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month Work Location: In person