Accountant (ACCA/CA) - UAE VAT & Corporate Tax

About the role

A deep-tech intelligence holding company with a growing portfolio of business units is strengthening its finance function through a recruitment partner. It is looking for a qualified finance and accounts professional with 5-6 years of UAE experience to manage end-to-end accounting, payables, receivables and compliance with UAE VAT law, corporate tax law and IFRS standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of account (general ledger, journals, schedules) under IFRS and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports, including monthly closing, accruals, provisions and reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices, manage payment runs and keep AP aging and vendor accounts reconciled.
• Raise customer invoices, credit and debit notes, monitor receivables and enforce credit control.
• Handle UAE VAT and corporate tax compliance: VAT returns, tax documentation, FTA queries and CT-ready records and CT returns.
• Apply IFRS to revenue recognition, leases, provisions and financial instruments, and maintain internal controls over AP, AR, bank, cash and fixed assets.
• Support external and internal audits and management reviews, and coordinate with auditors on audit schedules.

Required profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA qualified; other equivalent professional qualifications may be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or commerce.
• 5-6 years of hands-on finance and accounting experience in the UAE, with exposure to UAE VAT, corporate tax and IFRS reporting.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, integrity and confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.

Required skills

• Technical accounting in AP, AR, GL, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• UAE VAT and FTA requirements, and practical experience filing VAT returns and tax audits.
• Working knowledge of the UAE Corporate Tax framework.
• Accounting software such as SAP, QuickBooks, Zoho Books or Tally, and advanced MS Excel.