Accounts Executive – CFO Support (UAE)

Accounting & Month-End Close Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts for a portfolio of clients in line with IFRS / IFRS for SMEs. Record and review day-to-day transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, accruals, prepayments and journal entries. Perform bank, customer, supplier, intercompany and general ledger reconciliations, and resolve differences promptly. Manage accounts receivable and payable, including ageing analysis and follow-up on overdue balances. Run the monthly and year-end close within agreed client timelines. Prepare financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) with supporting schedules. Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors through to sign-off. UAE VAT Prepare and file VAT returns on EmaraTax within FTA deadlines, under manager review. Reconcile output and input VAT with the books, and review tax invoices and credit notes for compliance. Assess VAT treatment of transactions, including reverse charge, zero-rated, exempt and designated zone supplies. Support VAT registrations, amendments, deregistrations, voluntary disclosures and refund applications. Help clients prepare for upcoming UAE e-invoicing requirements. UAE Corporate Tax Support Corporate Tax registrations and maintain a compliance calendar for each client. Prepare Corporate Tax computations, moving from accounting profit to taxable income with all required adjustments. Identify non-deductible expenses, exempt income, related-party and connected-person transactions, and other adjustments. Assist with Free Zone (Qualifying Free Zone Person) assessments, Small Business Relief evaluations and transfer pricing disclosures. Prepare and submit Corporate Tax returns on EmaraTax under manager review. Maintain records and documentation required for FTA compliance, and assist with FTA queries and audits. Keep up with FTA public clarifications and legislative updates, and flag their impact on clients. MIS & Reporting (Virtual CFO Support) Prepare monthly MIS packs, including P&L by business line, budget vs. actual, cash flow and key KPIs. Prepare reports and data for management meetings, bankers and investors. Suggest improvements to client finance processes, controls and reporting. Corporate Services (CSP) Support Coordinate with the CSP team on documentation for company formation, trade licence renewals and amendments. Support UBO register maintenance and other statutory compliance for clients. Prepare financial information required for licence renewals, bank account opening and authority submissions. Client & Team Coordination Act as day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients on accounting and compliance matters. Collect documents and information from clients in a timely manner, and follow up on pending items. Maintain organised working files and documentation in line with firm standards. Track hours and deliverables in the firm's practice management tools.

Desired Candidate Profile

CA Finalist / Semi-Qualified CA (preferred). Candidates with CA Inter plus completed articleship, ACCA (part-qualified), or B Com / M Com with relevant UAE experience will also be considered. 3–5 years of accounting experience. Exposure to a CA firm, audit firm or multi-client environment is preferred. Working knowledge of UAE VAT and UAE Corporate Tax. Hands-on EmaraTax experience is a strong advantage. Sound understanding of IFRS and accounting fundamentals. Experience with accounting software such as Zoho Books, Tally Prime, QuickBooks or Xero. Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, basic financial modelling). Employment Type Full-time