Audit and Tax Accountant – Emirati National

About the role

As part of Jacobs' finance team in the Middle East, you will support the delivery of the company’s strategy across multiple markets. Working closely with the Corporate Controller, you will handle bank statement reconciliations, monthly profit and loss reporting, and fringe variance analysis while ensuring tax compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review bank statement reconciliations, monthly P&L and fringe variance analysis.
• Prepare and file monthly VAT and withholding tax returns before due dates.
• Coordinate audit query responses to consultants or tax authorities.
• Review contracts, report and upload data on tax authority portals.
• Ensure e‑invoice and vendor invoice coding for VAT and withholding tax compliance.

Required profile

• Professional degree in Accountancy or equivalent, preferably CPA or Certified Accountant.
• Experience in a large corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of tax and audit processes, financial statement preparation and reconciliation.

Required skills

• Oracle Financials
• Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
• Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced Excel