DFWAC- Accountant
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About the Role
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children is seeking an Accountant to assist with budget development, financial reporting, and compliance. The role requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or accounting, with 1-2 years of progressive accounting experience.
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Responsibilities
- Assist in budget development & manage costs in alignment with DFWAC’s strategic plan
- Compile & analyze the foundation’s financial information to prepare monthly & annual financial reports
- Assist in developing & implementing departmental accounting policies, procedures & processes
- Manage the foundations’ bank accounts, ledgers, & reporting systems in accordance with appropriate Accounting Principles & regulatory requirements
- Develop & maintain financial databases for the foundation
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting deadlines
- Manage vendor invoices & process necessary payments
- Oversee accurate & appropriate analysis of expenses
- Research & resolve discrepancies of financial information documentation for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy & adherence to established procedures
- Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of sources such as vendors & auditors
- Assist auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation
- Review financial information in order to identify potential budget variances & compile statistical information
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, finance or accounting
- Accounting Certifications such as CFA/CPA/CFM/CIMA etc.
- 1 2 years of progressive accounting & supervisory experience
- UAE nationality required
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Job Description
- Assist in budget development & manage costs in alignment with DFWAC’s strategic plan
- Compile & analyze the foundation’s financial information to prepare monthly & annual financial reports
- Assist in developing & implementing departmental accounting policies, procedures & processes
- Manage the foundations’ bank accounts, ledgers, & reporting systems in accordance with appropriate Accounting Principles & regulatory requirements
- Develop & maintain financial databases for the foundation
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting deadlines
- Manage vendor invoices & process necessary payments
- Oversee accurate & appropriate analysis of expenses
- Research & resolve discrepancies of financial information documentation for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy & adherence to established procedures
- Responds to inquiries from a wide variety of sources such as vendors & auditors
- Assist auditors for the purpose of providing supporting documentation
- Review financial information in order to identify potential budget variances & compile statistical information
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, finance or accounting
- Accounting Certifications such as CFA/CPA/CFM/CIMA etc.
- 1 2 years of progressive accounting & supervisory experience
About Dubai Foundation for Women and Children
- The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children is the first authorized non profit shelter and humanitarian care in the United Arab Emirates to care for women and children who are victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and victims of human trafficking.
- It was established in late 2007 in order to provide victims with immediate shelter, protection and support services, in accordance with international human rights conventions.
Additional Information
- Job Category: Financial
- Advertiser: Dubai Government
- Required Nationality: UAE Only
- Monthly Salary: Unspecified
- Schedule Time: Full time
- Job Posting: 18/06/2026
- Unposting Date: 18/07/2026
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