Senior Accountant
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About the Role
Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Employment Type: Full-Time About the Company Join a dynamic and growing organization committed to delivering excellence in the lighting industry.
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Full-Time
About the Company
Join a dynamic and growing organization committed to delivering excellence in the lighting industry.
At Abensal, we value precision, integrity, and teamwork, and we are looking for a qualified Accountant to support our financial operations in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
- Handle accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
- Ensure compliance with
- UAE financial regulations
- , including
Vat (Value Added Tax)
- filings and record-keeping as per the Federal Tax Authority requirements.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and support corporate tax compliance where applicable.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails in line with UAE laws (minimum 5-year record retention).
- Handle bank guarantee processes, including applications, renewals and tracking of Advance Payment Guarantees and Performance Bond
- Manage and process payments through Letter of Credit (LC), ensuring compliance with terms and banking requirements
- Assist external auditors during the year-end audit process, ensuring full compliance with audit requirements and timely submission of all requested documents
- Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum
- 5 years of accounting experience in the UAE
- (mandatory).
- Strong knowledge of
- UAE VAT regulations and compliance procedures
- .
- Familiarity with
Uae Corporate Tax
- is an advantage.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Zoho, Oodo or similar ERP systems).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Professional certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA) is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
- Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus).
Employment & Legal Requirements (Uae)
- Candidate must be eligible to work in the UAE (company will provide visa if required).
- Employment will be in accordance with
- UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021)
- .
- Working hours: As per UAE Labour Law.
- Annual leave: As per UAE Labour Law (minimum 30 calendar days after one year of service).
Benefits
- Competitive salary package (based on experience).
- Company-sponsored visa.
- Health insurance in accordance with UAE regulations.
- Annual leave and end-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
How To Apply
Please send your CV to
[insert email address]
with the subject line:
“Accountant – Dubai Application”
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