Accounting & Reporting: Manage the full accounting cycle, IFRS financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analysis.
Revenue & Billing: Handle AR, collections, credit control, invoicing, and revenue recognition for legal, visa, licensing, and government services (tracking WIP, deferred income, and retainers).
Payables & Controls: Review supplier invoices, oversee payments, perform bank reconciliations, and enforce internal controls.
Tax & Audit: Manage UAE VAT, Corporate Tax compliance, and coordinate with external auditors.
Operations & Systems: Maintain multi-entity records, drive process improvements, and support ERP/system integrations.
Requirements:
Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA) preferred.
Experience: 5–8 years total, with at least 3 years in a senior role within a professional services environment (law firm, business setup consultancy, corporate services, or management consultancy).
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel, IFRS, UAE VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, and financial controls.
Systems: Zoho Books (preferred); Lexzur or similar legal practice software (strong advantage).
Industry Know-How: Mainland/Free Zone/Offshore setups, government fee reconciliations, visa transactions, matter billing, and commission tracking.
Competencies: Analytical, detail-oriented, high integrity, independent, and proactive.
Success Metrics:
Timely closes, reliable financial reporting, accurate tax filings, improved cash flow/collections, reduced errors, and audit readiness.
Role Details:
Reports to: Senior Management
Package: AED 12,000 - AED 15,000/month + benefits + incentives, based in our DIFC office.
