Accountant (Dubai Startup – Finance & Compliance)

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Accountant to join our fast‑growing startup in Dubai. You will manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensure compliance with UAE financial regulations, and support a group structure that includes international subsidiaries and cross‑border transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records, general ledger entries, and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Execute monthly, quarterly and annual close processes and prepare management accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, payment processors and intercompany balances.
• Monitor cash flow, produce cash‑forecasting reports and support budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT, ESR and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with annual audits, statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and regulators.
• Manage accounting for multiple entities, reconcile intercompany transactions and support transfer‑pricing documentation.
• Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts and provide analysis for business decisions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to scale finance operations.
• Support implementation and optimisation of cloud‑based accounting systems.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi‑entity, international environment.
• Strong knowledge of UAE accounting standards, VAT, Corporate Tax and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience handling intercompany accounting and offshore subsidiary structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel (advanced)
• Cloud‑based accounting systems such as Xero
• Cloud‑based accounting systems such as QuickBooks
• Cloud‑based accounting systems such as NetSuite
• Cloud‑based accounting systems such as Sage