Junior Accountant

Job Description

Looking for a proactive, hands-on, and highly reliable Accountant / Bookkeeper who is excited to take ownership of the local finance setup and help shape scalable accounting processes from day one. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment, thrives on responsibility, and wants to contribute far beyond day-to-day bookkeeping.

• Full ownership of the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) process
• General ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Support of year-end closing and statutory financial statements
• Payroll accounting, salary postings, and coordination with external payroll providers
• Preparation and submission of UAE VAT returns
• Support of corporate tax filings and tax documentation
• Regular management reporting to headquarters, including: Income Statement (P&L), Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Working Capital
• Ownership of banking, treasury, payment runs, liquidity monitoring, and bank reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with UAE / Dubai accounting, tax, and finance regulations
• Coordination with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, payroll partners, and authorities
• Support the implementation and continuous optimization of finance systems and reporting tools
• Active involvement in process development, internal controls, and finance workflow implementation

• 2–5 years of accounting / bookkeeping experience in Dubai / UAE
• Solid knowledge of UAE VAT, payroll, accounting compliance, and local finance regulations
• Commercial apprenticeship, diploma, or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Strong practical knowledge of Dubai-specific regulatory and compliance requirements
• Very good English communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP / finance systems (e.g. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Odoo, or similar)
• Highly self-driven, flexible, and able to work independently
• Strong ability and motivation to develop know-how autonomously
• Interest in building, implementing, and improving finance processes
• Structured, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-changing start-up setup