Financial Accountant

Job Description

Financial Accountant

About the job

Job Description – Accountant

Industry: Healthcare / Clinic

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the day-to-day accounting, taxation, financial reporting and compliance requirements of our clinic in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, balance-sheet preparation, profit and loss reporting, cash-flow management and healthcare accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Management

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and complete accounting records.
• Record and reconcile daily clinic revenue, patient payments, insurance collections and other income.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare and review the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement and Cash-Flow Statement.
• Perform bank, cash, credit-card, payment-gateway and POS reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, supplier balances and payment schedules.
• Manage petty cash and verify supporting documents for all expenses.
• Assist management with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Prepare department-wise, service-wise and doctor-wise profitability reports.
• Analyse revenue, costs, margins and financial performance, highlighting any discrepancies or leakages.

UAE VAT and Corporate Tax

• Maintain VAT-compliant accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and file UAE VAT returns accurately and within the required deadlines.
• Review input and output VAT calculations and reconcile VAT accounts.
• Maintain proper classification of taxable, zero-rated and exempt transactions.
• Support UAE Corporate Tax registration, computation, documentation and return filing.
• Maintain records required by the Federal Tax Authority.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and auditors when required.
• Monitor changes in UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and accounting regulations.

Clinic-Specific Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily patient billing with cash, card, bank transfer, insurance and online collections.
• Verify discounts, complimentary services, refunds, credit notes and package utilisation.
• Track prepaid treatment packages, memberships and unearned revenue.
• Monitor inventory consumption and the cost of medicines, supplements, consumables and treatment materials.
• Reconcile pharmacy, laboratory, dental, aesthetic and clinical service revenues, where applicable.
• Track doctor commissions and revenue-sharing arrangements.
• Coordinate with reception, operations, insurance, procurement and HR teams to ensure complete financial documentation.
• Support insurance receivable reconciliation and monitor outstanding claims, where applicable.
• Maintain fixed-asset registers for medical equipment, furniture, computers and other clinic assets.
• Ensure proper depreciation, asset tagging and accounting treatment.

Payroll and Compliance

• Assist with monthly payroll preparation, staff deductions, incentives and commissions.
• Maintain records relating to employee advances, reimbursements and final settlements.
• Support WPS-related payroll documentation in coordination with HR.
• Coordinate with auditors during statutory and internal audits.
• Ensure proper document control, filing and retention of invoices, receipts, contracts and financial records.
• Implement and maintain appropriate internal financial controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within a clinic, medical centre, hospital or healthcare business.
• Practical experience in UAE VAT and Corporate Tax preparation and filing is essential.
• Strong knowledge of balance-sheet preparation, P&L reporting, cash flow and financial analysis.
• Experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo or a similar ERP system.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with clinic-management, billing, POS and insurance systems is preferred.
• Previous UAE experience is strongly preferred.\

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Ability to identify revenue leakage, incorrect billing and cost overruns.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet strict tax, reporting and audit deadlines.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Ability to work independently and provide clear financial reports to management.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV along with:

• Current location
• Current and expected salary
• Notice period
• Earliest joining date
• Immediate joiners with UAE healthcare experience will be given preference.

• Submit your resumes to : hr@eternell.org