Accountant
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We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Accountant to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day accounting activities, preparing financial reports, and ensuring that transactions are properly recorded and reconciled. This role is suitable for an accounting professional with strong knowledge of financial processes and at least 5 years of UAE accounting experience. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a professional business environment. The Accountant will work closely with management and other departments to maintain accurate financial information, monitor financial transactions, support month-end activities, and help ensure compliance with applicable accounting and financial requirements in the UAE.
This position is based in Dubai's competitive business and commercial market, where employers increasingly value accountants with practical UAE experience and familiarity with local accounting practices. Candidates who can independently manage accounting records, reconciliations, reporting, and routine financial operations will be well suited to this opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial transactions.
- Record daily income
- expenses
- invoices
- payments
- receipts
- and other accounting entries.
- Manage and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
- Prepare and perform regular bank and account reconciliations.
- Review invoices and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with monthly
- quarterly
- and annual financial reporting.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and follow up on pending transactions when required.
- Prepare accounting schedules
- statements
- and financial summaries for management.
- Maintain organized records of financial documents and supporting paperwork.
- Identify discrepancies in accounting records and assist in resolving financial issues.
- Coordinate with internal departments regarding invoices
- payments
- expenses
- and financial documentation.
- Assist with audits and provide relevant financial records when required.
- Ensure accounting activities are performed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of company financial information.
- Support management with accounting-related reports and financial information as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in the UAE.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Finance
- or a related field.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
- Practical experience with bookkeeping
- reconciliations
- invoices
- payments
- and financial records.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong numerical
- analytical
- and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to organize financial information and meet reporting deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other departments.
- Candidates with relevant UAE accounting experience will be preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in the UAE.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Finance
- or a related field.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
- Practical experience with bookkeeping
- reconciliations
- invoices
- payments
- and financial records.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong numerical
- analytical
- and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to organize financial information and meet reporting deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other departments.
- Candidates with relevant UAE accounting experience will be preferred.
Preferred qualifications
No preferred qualifications specified.
Required skills
CV Preparation Tips
General CareerHunt guidance only — this is not an employer requirement.
- Highlight accounting experience and relevant financial reporting work.
- Mention the accounting software and tools you have used in previous roles.
- List professional certifications or memberships that strengthen your application.
- Include measurable achievements such as reconciliations, reporting improvements, or close-cycle accuracy.
Who This Job Is For
This role appears best suited to candidates who have candidates with senior-level experience, the relevant high school background, experience with Financial accounting and bookkeeping, Accounts payable and accounts receivable, Bank and account reconciliations and can clearly show how their background matches the responsibilities described in the vacancy.
Application Checklist
- Check you meet the experience requirement
- Check required education or qualification
- Update your CV
- Highlight relevant skills
- Review the application deadline
- Apply using the official application method
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this job located?
This role is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Is this job remote?
This role is listed as onsite.
What experience is required?
The job is listed at senior level.
What salary is offered?
The role lists AED 5,000 - AED 5,000.
What education is required?
The role lists high school as the education requirement.
How can I apply?
Send your application to info@velocitibm.com.
Benefits
- accommodation
- transportation
- medical insurance
- annual leave
- or other benefits
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