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Senior Accountant - Team Lead
Al Burhan Accounting and Taxation LLC
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Lead
Onsite
2 weeks ago
Financial ReportingIFRSVAT ComplianceCorporate TaxZohoQuickBooks
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About the Role
Al Burhan Accounting and Taxation seeks a Senior Accountant - Team Lead to oversee client engagements, ensure financial integrity, and drive value-added insights. The role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including 3 years in the UAE, with a professional certification preferred.
Key Skills for This Role
Financial ReportingIFRSVAT ComplianceCorporate TaxZohoQuickBooks
Responsibilities
- Oversee end to end accounting processes, ensuring accuracy of AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations across multiple client accounts
- Review and validate accounting entries, reconciliations, and trial balances prepared by junior staff
- Lead month end and year end closings, including accruals, adjustments, and financial reporting packs
- Prepare, review, and present management reports, including cash flow, expense analysis, and budget vs. actual performance
- Ensure timely VAT, Corporate Tax and other regulatory filings, with proactive advisory to clients
- Monitor developments in UAE tax and company law, translating regulatory changes into actionable steps
- Support audit preparations and act as primary liaison with auditors
- Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients, providing guidance on financial matters
- Champion automation and efficiency by leveraging accounting systems and advanced Excel
- Guide and review work of junior accountants, ensuring accuracy and continuous professional development
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
- Professional certification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA) preferred
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in the UAE
- Strong exposure to trading, contracting, or service based industries
- Proficiency in accounting software (Zoho, QuickBooks or Xero experience compulsory)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/IAS, VAT, and UAE Corporate Tax compliance
- Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
- Analytical mindset with ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights
- Excellent communication and client handling skills
- High attention to detail with ability to prioritize and manage deadlines
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About Us
- Al Burhan Accounting and Taxation is a leading consultancy firm in Dubai, awarded Best Tax & Accountancy Advisory Firm at the UAE Business Awards 2025.
- We provide expert accounting, financial management and tax optimisation services to small and medium sized businesses.
- Our team is led by a Chartered Accountant with over 45 years of experience in statutory and internal audit.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee end to end accounting processes, ensuring accuracy of AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations across multiple client accounts.
- Review and validate accounting entries, reconciliations, and trial balances prepared by junior staff, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations.
- Lead month end and year end closings, including accruals, adjustments, and financial reporting packs.
- Prepare, review, and present management reports, including cash flow, expense analysis, and budget vs. actual performance.
- Ensure timely VAT, Corporate Tax and other regulatory filings, with proactive advisory to clients on compliance requirements.
- Monitor developments in UAE tax and company law, translating regulatory changes into actionable steps for clients.
- Support audit preparations and act as the primary liaison with auditors, ensuring all required documentation is available and accurate.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, providing guidance on financial matters, compliance, and process improvements.
- Present draft accounts, audit reports, and tax filings to clients with clarity and professionalism.
- Advise clients on financial planning, cost control, and system efficiencies, aligning with their growth objectives.
- Champion automation and efficiency by leveraging accounting systems (Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero) and advanced Excel skills.
- Identify gaps in current workflows and implement improvements to reduce errors and enhance productivity.
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. A professional certification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA) is preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in the UAE.
- Strong exposure to trading, contracting, or service based industries.
- Prior client facing or supervisory experience is an advantage.
- Proficiency in accounting software (Zoho, QuickBooks or Xero experience compulsory).
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/IAS, VAT, and UAE Corporate Tax compliance.
- Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic insights.
- Excellent communication and client handling skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and manage deadlines.
- Proactive, solutions oriented, and adaptable to regulatory and client needs.
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