Senior Accountant

Job Description – Senior Accountant (Client Onboarding & Accounting Operations)

Experience Required: Minimum 2 Years UAE Experience

About KLOUDAC

KLOUDAC is a leading UAE-based Accounting, Taxation, Compliance, and Business Advisory firm

serving a diverse portfolio of SMEs across various industries. We are looking for a proactive and

technically strong Senior Accountant who will play a key role in client onboarding, accounting process

implementation, and coordination between clients and our back-office accounting team.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will act as the primary point of contact during the onboarding phase of new

accounting clients. The role requires understanding client business operations, reviewing existing

accounting systems and records, establishing accounting workflows, and ensuring a smooth transition

of ongoing accounting functions to the back-office team.

The ideal candidate must possess strong accounting knowledge, hands-on expertise in multiple

accounting software platforms, and a thorough understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax

regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the onboarding process for new accounting and bookkeeping clients.
• Conduct initial client meetings to understand business operations, accounting requirements, reporting expectations, and compliance obligations.
• Review existing accounting records, financial processes, and accounting software setups.
• Design and implement efficient accounting workflows and reporting structures.
• Establish chart of accounts, accounting policies, and internal controls where required.
• Coordinate the collection of historical accounting and tax information from clients.
• Ensure smooth migration and setup of accounting systems when required.

• Act as the bridge between clients and the back-office accounting team.
• Prepare comprehensive client handover documentation and process notes.
• Train and guide junior accountants and back-office teams on client-specific requirements.
• Monitor initial accounting work to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve accounting, reporting, and operational issues during the transition phase.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure quality standards are maintained.

• Review VAT treatments and ensure compliance with UAE VAT legislation.
• Assist with VAT return reviews and advisory support.
• Review Corporate Tax implications and ensure accounting records support tax compliance, requirements.
• Support tax assessments, reconciliations, and compliance reviews.

• Review monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure accounting records comply with IFRS standards.
• Provide accounting guidance and recommendations to clients.
• dentify opportunities for process improvements and automation.