Accounting Team Lead
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About the Role
AKS Prime Group is seeking an experienced Accounting Team Leader to oversee a team of accountants in Dubai. The role involves managing client accounting portfolios, ensuring compliance with UAE tax regulations, and driving team development.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise and review the work of the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate completion of client bookkeeping and reconciliations
- Ensure all client reconciliations are completed, reviewed, and approved in accordance with company standards
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal departments on accounting related matters
- Conduct weekly team meetings and prepare progress reports for the Accounting Manager
- Prepare and coordinate annual DMCC audit report submissions
- Monitor FTA portals and ensure VAT and Corporate Tax registrations, filings, amendments, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time
- Allocate workloads effectively and monitor team productivity
- Identify training needs and support the professional development of team members
- Lead the onboarding and induction of junior accounting staff
- Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and service delivery standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a UAE based Accounting Advisory or Consulting Firm
- Proven experience leading or supervising an accounting team
- Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, FTA regulations, and compliance requirements
- Professional fluency in both English and Russian
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking an experienced and motivated Accounting Team Leader to join a growing accounting advisory and consulting firm in Dubai.
- This role is ideal for a results driven accounting professional with strong UAE advisory experience, leadership skills, and expertise in UAE tax and compliance regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and review the work of the accounting team to ensure the timely and accurate completion of client bookkeeping and reconciliations.
- Ensure all client reconciliations are completed, reviewed, and approved in accordance with company standards.
- Escalate unresolved accounting, compliance, or operational issues to senior management when necessary.
- Maintain accurate reconciliation status reporting for management review.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal departments on accounting related matters.
- Conduct weekly team meetings and prepare progress reports for the Accounting Manager.
- Support monthly performance review meetings and team development initiatives.
- Prepare and coordinate annual DMCC audit report submissions.
- Monitor FTA portals and ensure VAT and Corporate Tax registrations, filings, amendments, and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time.
- Manage Corporate Tax registrations and deregistrations as required.
- Allocate workloads effectively and monitor team productivity.
- Identify training needs and support the professional development of team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a UAE based Accounting Advisory or Consulting Firm.
- Proven experience leading or supervising an accounting team.
- Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, FTA regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Professional fluency in both English and Russian.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of AED 12,000 – 15,000 per month plus performance incentives.
- Employment visa.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave and return flight ticket.
- Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
- Career growth within a reputable and expanding advisory firm.
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