Accountant

Job Description

Al Raya Group is a fast-growing real estate and hospitality company specializing in real estate management, leasing, hospitality, facilities management, and commercial real estate services.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our finance team in the UAE. The successful candidate will support day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping tasks, maintain accurate financial records, assist with month-end and year-end closing, liaise with and support auditors, and support compliance with applicable UAE accounting and tax requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial transactions.
• Support in daily accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Process supplier invoices, payments, receipts, and expense claims.
• Prepare customer invoices and monitor outstanding receivables.
• Perform regular bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare supporting schedules and financial reports for management.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations where required.
• Support external auditors during annual audits and provide requested documentation.
• Assist with UAE VAT accounting, reconciliations, return preparation, and related compliance requirements.
• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Identify discrepancies and follow up on outstanding accounting issues.
• Assist the Finance Manager / Senior Accountants with ad hoc accounting tasks.

What We Offer

• Salary of AED 2,000 – AED 3,000 per month with Accommodation provided.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• A collaborative and professional working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the financial strategy and growth of a rapidly expanding organization.

Who Should Apply

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within UAE.
• Real Estate experience preferred.
• Experienced in Zoho Books (or a similar ERP) and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of UAE VAT; exposure to UAE Corporate Tax is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional working level proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Apply in confidence

If you are an experienced accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply and become part of Al Raya Group.