2025RS16 - Accountant
Our client, a well-established tax agency and accounting firm based in Dubai is looking for its new French speaking accountant, the role will directly report to the Finance Business Partner.
Role Summary
You manage accounting records and financial reporting for a portfolio of clients. Your focus is on compliance, accurate reporting, risk management, and supporting clients' decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Client Support
- Deliver accounting services (from bookkeeping to month end entries) within agreed scope and hours.
- Communicate financial insights to clients and support audit preparation.
- Report weekly on hours spent, advising your manager when client's hours need to be adjusted.
2. Financial Reporting
- Perform bookkeeping, reconciliations, currency adjustments, and budgeting.
- Produce and analyse monthly/annual reports and business KPIs.
- Prepare financial statements, manage risk, and monitor expenditures.Ensure compliance and liaise with auditors as needed.
3. Team Coordination
- Collaborate with accounting and tax teams as needed.
- Monitor FTA regulation changes and support tax compliance.
- Contribute to internal meetings, provide timesheets, and assist colleagues.
- Guide and coach junior staff where appropriate.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- BS in Accounting/Economics; CMA/CPA preferred.
- 3+ years' accounting experience (incl. 1+ year in the Middle East).
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of accounting and financial regulations.
- Skilled in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and accounting systems.
- General experience in accounting
Soft Skills
- Clear communicator across cultures.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and adaptable.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Fluent in English and French (mandatory).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with private health insurance and annual flight allowance.
- Flexible schedule (Mon-Thu full day, Fri half-day).
- Work from home on Fridays.
- Bonus & commission structure.
- Diverse, international team.
Interested candidates, please apply online. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
