Head of Tax & Accounting - Russian & English Required

⚠️ Please read before applying: Fluent Russian is a mandatory requirement for this role — not a nice-to-have. Applications without confirmed Russian fluency will not be reviewed. If you don't speak Russian, please don't apply — this is to save your time and ours. Company: StableGrowz — a Dubai-based business setup and relocation company, launching an in-house tax and accounting division for our existing client base.

About the Role

We're not hiring into an existing team — we're hiring the person who will build the team. You'll be the founding hire for our Tax & Accounting division: setting up the processes, policies, and client workflows from scratch, then growing and leading the department as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Building the division: Design and implement internal processes, SOPs, and compliance policies for the tax & accounting function from the ground up
• Set up client onboarding workflows, document management systems, and reporting templates
• Select and implement the accounting software stack (e.g., Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Define service packages, pricing tiers, and delivery timelines for clients
• Recruit and train future team members as the division grows
• Client delivery: Manage the full accounting cycle for clients: journal entries, reconciliations, adjustments, fixed assets accounting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and local reporting standards
• Handle tax compliance: VAT returns, corporate income tax filings, and other applicable UAE taxes
• Oversee payroll processing: salary calculations, deductions, allowances, end-of-service benefits, WPS compliance
• Ensure compliance with UAE labor laws, tax regulations, and relevant frameworks (ESR, AML, etc.)
• Support external audits and advise clients on accounting, tax, and compliance matters

Requirements

• Languages (mandatory): Fluent Russian and English, written and spoken
• This is non-negotiable — please do not apply without it
• Education & Certification: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA, CMA) are a plus
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local UAE accounting/tax regulations

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in accounting, auditing, or tax — specifically within the UAE market. Experience setting up or scaling a department/practice from scratch is highly desirable. Prior experience in consulting or outsourcing firms is a strong plus. Experience with free zone companies and Qualifying Income structuring is a plus. Skills & Competencies: Solid knowledge of corporate tax, VAT, payroll, and UAE tax laws. Strong ownership mindset — comfortable building structure where none exists yet. Excellent communication and client-facing skills. Proficiency in Zoho Books, Xero, or QuickBooks. What We Offer: Work with an established client portfolio — not building a client base from scratch. Full ownership of building and leading the Tax & Accounting division within a growing group of companies. Clear growth path to Head of Department as the team scales. Employment Type Full-time