Relationship Officer – Accounting & Tax (French Speaker)

About the role

We are looking for a proactive, client‑focused Relationship Officer to join our Accounting & Tax department. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for French‑speaking clients on accounting, VAT and corporate tax matters, ensuring smooth communication between clients and our internal finance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for clients regarding accounting, VAT and corporate tax issues.
• Coordinate requests and information flow between clients and internal accounting, tax and compliance teams.
• Collect accounting records, supporting documents and confirmations from clients.
• Monitor and manage deadlines for financial statements, VAT returns and corporate tax filings.
• Assist in onboarding new clients, explaining service scope and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure clear communication throughout the engagement.
• Support billing, renewals and other client‑service follow‑ups.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience in a client‑facing role within an accounting, audit, tax or professional services firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously.

Required skills

• Accounting
• UAE VAT
• Corporate Tax