Senior Accountant – Real Estate Brokerage

About the role

Ayoub & Co is seeking a Senior Accountant with hands‑on experience in Dubai real‑estate brokerage accounting. You will own all accounting operations, tax filing and AML compliance while working closely with developers, agents and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Account for commissions on sales, leasing and referral deals, including accruals, splits and agent disbursements.
• Manage brokerage transaction accounting in line with RERA forms (Form A/B/F) and DLD processes.
• Communicate with developers to collect commission payments, handle invoicing, statements of account and settlements.
• Coordinate unit handovers, payment plans and developer settlements with operations.
• Track cheques, post‑dated payments and receivables from tenants and buyers.
• Reconcile client accounts and ensure accurate billing and collections.
• Generate sales and revenue reports segmented by property type, deal type and developer.
• Perform full‑cycle bookkeeping, daily entries and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and MIS for leadership.
• File VAT returns via the FTA portal and plan for corporate tax deadlines.
• Maintain AML compliance according to UAE real‑estate regulations.
• Run the monthly salary cycle in line with WPS and maintain payroll records.
• Liaise with external auditors and keep audit‑ready documentation.
• Support budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting and continuous improvement of SOPs.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience within a Dubai real‑estate brokerage (mandatory).
• Proven knowledge of brokerage accounting cycles: commission disbursements, RERA forms, developer invoicing and settlements.
• Strong understanding of UAE tax (VAT) and AML regulations.
• Experience preparing financial statements and managing payroll.
• Ability to work independently and communicate professionally with developers and internal teams.

Required skills

• QuickBooks