Accountant Property / Real Estate (Arabic Speaker)

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Accountant specializing in property and real‑estate operations. The role involves managing daily accounting tasks, supporting month‑end closing, VAT, corporate tax, and audit requirements for our finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Process daily accounting transactions including invoices, receipts, payments, journal entries, accruals, pre‑payments and adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile tenant accounts, rental income, receivables, security deposits and rental cheques.
• Prepare tenant statements, receivable ageing reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Verify supplier invoices against approved LPOs, contracts, quotations and delivery notes, and prepare payment vouchers.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and manage petty‑cash transactions.
• Assist with VAT reconciliations, corporate tax filings, month‑end closing and financial schedules.
• Provide accurate records for internal and external audits and coordinate with other departments for required documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience; Arabic speaking is mandatory.
• Experience in property or real‑estate accounting is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax regulations.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• Accounting ERP systems
• Bank reconciliations
• Rental income receivables
• UAE VAT
• Corporate tax
• Property accounting
• Supplier payments
• Tenant accounts
• Microsoft Excel