Accountant – Real Estate Finance (UAE)

About the role

Oraya Developers is seeking an experienced Accountant to oversee day‑to‑day accounting and financial activities within its real‑estate division in the United Arab Emirates. The role requires a hands‑on professional who can ensure compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations while providing accurate financial insights to management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping, including invoices, expenses, payments, receipts and reconciliations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date financial records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, cash‑flow updates, receivables and payables.
• Handle UAE VAT compliance: calculations, return preparation, filing and record‑keeping.
• Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance: calculations, return preparation, filing and documentation.
• Monitor tax deadlines and ensure timely submissions and payments.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow management and financial planning.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, banks and other financial service providers.
• Support audit preparation by providing schedules, reconciliations and required documents.
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Respond to day‑to‑day financial queries from management and provide clear insights.
• Ensure proper filing and organisation of accounting, tax and financial records.
• Support other finance and accounting matters as required.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of accounting and finance experience in the real‑estate industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations and general accounting principles.
• Experience handling accounting and tax matters for a UAE‑based company.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, organisation and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of finance and tax responsibilities.
• Relevant degree or professional accounting qualification preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency with accounting software (any commercial package).