Job Description

Assistant Accountant – Real Estate

Company Description:

Laforet Real Estate stands as a premier luxury real estate brokerage headquartered in Dubai. We empower investors and homeowners with bespoke property solutions. Whether acquiring, selling, or managing assets, our expert team ensures every transaction is seamless, strategic, and rewarding.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant with UAE real estate experience to support the Finance department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day accounting activities while assisting in ensuring compliance with UAE MLRO and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting operations, bookkeeping, and financial record maintenance.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts, and bank reconciliations.
• Record and reconcile real estate sales, leasing, commissions, and client transactions.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and supporting audits.
• Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) checks.
• Review transactions to identify potential AML risks and escalate suspicious activities when required.
• Maintain MLRO documentation and ensure compliance with UAE.
• Assist in preparing regulatory reports and ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 2 years of UAE real estate accounting experience is mandatory.

Previous experience in AML compliance or MLRO responsibilities within the UAE is preferred.

Knowledge of UAE AML/CFT regulations, KYC, and CDD procedures.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills in English (additional European languages are an advantage).