Accountant cum Office Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Accountant cum Office Administrator to join our team in Dubai. You will manage full-cycle bookkeeping for two sister companies using **Zoho Books**, ensure strict compliance with **UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA)** regulations, conduct weekly inventory stock takes, and handle daily administrative operations across two nearby offices within walking distance. **Key Responsibilities** *Accounting & FTA Compliance* * Maintain complete financial books, general ledgers, and accounts for **two separate companies** using **Zoho Books**. * Prepare, verify, and submit accurate quarterly VAT returns via the **FTA e-Services portal** in full compliance with UAE tax regulations. * Assist with Corporate Tax documentation, record-keeping, and financial reporting aligned with FTA guidelines. * Handle daily accounts receivable/payable, petty cash, bank reconciliations, client invoicing, and vendor payments. *Inventory & Office Administration* * Perform **weekly physical stock takes** and reconcile inventory records against system data. * Oversee admin tasks between two office locations situated within **walking distance** of each other. * Manage incoming phone calls and client inquiries professionally (strictly ensuring technical staff direct numbers are kept internal). * Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for easy auditing and retrieval. **Requirements & Qualifications** * **Zoho Books:** Hands-on expertise and proficiency in Zoho Books is strictly required. * **FTA & UAE Tax Knowledge:** In-depth understanding of UAE FTA rules, VAT filing, e-services portal navigation, and basic Corporate Tax requirements. * **Experience:** Minimum 2–3 years of accounting, admin, and auditing experience in the UAE. * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. * **Mobility:** Willingness and physical ability to commute between two nearby office sites on foot throughout the workday. * **Skills:** Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities with high attention to detail. Pay: From AED3,500.00 per month Application Question(s): * Do you have direct experience filing VAT returns through the UAE FTA portal? * Are you comfortable using Zoho Books for daily accounting functions? * Are you willing to work between two nearby office sites within walking distance? Work Location: In person