Candidates will only be considered if they meet the following requirements:
Fluent English speaker, with excellent written and spoken communication.
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant field
Certified accountant (ACCA or similar)
5 years’ experience in accounting
3 years’ managing accounts independently or as the senior member of an accounting team
Experience using at least 2 different accounting software’s
High technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent understanding of the incoming UAE Tax Laws and reporting requirements
Candidates will be preferred if they meet the following requirements:
European descent or duly educated in a western nation
Accounting experience in the UAE
Worked as the sole accountant for an SME
Personality
Problem-solving skills and initiative;
Good management skills and the ability to prioritize;
An analytical approach to work;
Excellent communication skills;
High numeracy and sound technical skills;
Able to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships;
Main duties are:
1) Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
2) Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
3) Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
4) Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
5) Establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts.
6) Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
7) Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.