Accounting Manager
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, reconciliations and month-end closing.
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and cash-flow statements.
- Monitor cash flow, expenses, budgets and financial performance.
- Ensure timely preparation of VAT returns and compliance with UAE tax and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors, banks, suppliers and other relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Review financial transactions and ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
- Provide management with relevant financial insights and recommendations.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and operational efficiency.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and company information.
- Support other finance-related projects and requirements as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
- 3–6 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably within the UAE.
- Strong knowledge of UAE accounting, VAT and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing the full accounting cycle.
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting/ERP systems.
- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Fluent Arabic and English communication skills will be highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of the local business environment and ability to communicate effectively with local authorities, banks and business stakeholders.
- Candidates who can join immediately or within a short notice period are preferred.
