Emirati Nationals only - Senior Accountant
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We're looking for a Senior Accountant to take full ownership of accounting and financial reporting across our UAE entities and group of companies. This is a hands-on role in a small, efficient team where you'll have real impact, not just process transactions, but shape how our finance function works.
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Overview
We're looking for a Senior Accountant to take full ownership of accounting and financial reporting across our UAE entities and group of companies.
This is a hands-on role in a small, efficient team where you'll have real impact, not just process transactions, but shape how our finance function works.
The transaction volume is low (B2B focus, small headcount), and we actively use automation tools so the role is less about data entry and more about judgment, compliance, and making things run smoothly.
Core Responsibilities
- Full-cycle accounting and IFRS financial reporting for Group entities VAT returns, corporate tax filings, and company registration with tax authorities where required
- Coordinate with external auditors to obtain audit opinions
- Handle bank compliance requests, KYC updates, and regulatory inquiries
- Manage payroll, payroll taxes
- Operate online banking (payment preparation and execution)
- You will also be involved in:
- Management reporting, budgets, cash flow forecasts, financial analysis for leadership
- Treasury, FX operations, liquidity management across multi-currency accounts
- Intercompany compliance
- Liaising with corporate service providers, registered agents, and regulators
- Keeping corporate documents current (licenses, renewals, resolutions)
- Improving and automating financial processes and workflows
Skills
- IFRS expertise, hands-on preparation of IFRS financial statements
- Solid UAE accounting experience (VAT, Corporate Tax, ESR, audit)
- Professional qualification: ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent Experience working with auditors, banks, and tax authorities
- Ability to work with online banking and payment systems
- Experience with Cyprus accounting / EU jurisdiction reporting is a strong advantage
- Multi-entity or group consolidation experience is an advantage
- Familiarity with Zoho Books or similar cloud accounting platforms
- What we offer:
- Remote work within UAE
- Small team, minimal bureaucracy, direct access to leadership
- Modern tools and automation - we don't believe in manual work where software can do it
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
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