[Hiring] Head of Accounts Dubai UAE
Position: Head of Accounts
Date Posted: August 25, 2025
Industry: Accounting / Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 4–5 years in UAE
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA / ACCA / ACA is a plus)
Salary: AED 9,000 – 12,000 per month
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: Confidential
Description:
We’re Hiring: 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 | Dubai, UAE
We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Head of Accounts to lead our finance team in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in accounting along with in-depth knowledge of UAE-specific regulations, especially Corporate Tax (CT) and VAT. Prior experience in accounting or auditing firms is essential, and candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage teams effectively while ensuring compliance and financial accuracy.
🔑 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• Supervise daily accounting operations and financial transactions with precision.
• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring full compliance with UAE financial regulations.
• Prepare, review, and present financial reports, statements, and budgets.
• Oversee Corporate Tax (CT) computations, assessments, and filings in full alignment with FTA requirements.
• Handle VAT compliance, including registration, amendments, renewals, de-registration, VAT refund applications, and timely submissions.
• Manage Customs Code registrations, amendments, and renewals across multiple Emirates as per client needs.
• Liaise with clients to address their accounting requirements effectively.
• Lead and mentor the finance team while working independently when needed.
• Implement and supervise bookkeeping services for clients adhering to internationally accepted accounting standards.
• Monitor and manage accounts payable/receivable and overall cash flow.
• Develop and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.
• Support management in financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• Stay updated with changes in UAE financial laws and regulations.
𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (CPA / ACCA / ACA preferred).
• Minimum 8–10 years of accounting experience with progressive responsibility.
• 4–5 years of UAE-specific experience is mandatory.
• Previous experience in an accounting or auditing firm is required.
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho, or ERP systems).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a plus.
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead a team and work independently in a dynamic environment.
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