Accountant

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