34 Accounting Principles jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Company Description

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Imtiaz Developments is a leading full-service real estate and development company with multidisciplinary capabilities. The company has built numerous residential units, office spaces, and retail areas. Imtiaz Developments adapts to market conditions, capitalizes on opportunities, and mitigates risks. They offer services in building and development, investment & asset management, financing, construction management, property management, master planning, and design.

1. Education & Professional Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA, ICAI) / ACCA –
  mandatory.
• Additional
  degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.

2. Experience

• 5–10 years
  of progressive finance experience, with at least
  5+ years in a senior GL/Audit leadership role
  .
• Prior exposure to
  real estate development in Dubai/UAE
  is
  mandatory
  . No Contracting, facility management, Hospitality or asset management.
• Proven track record in
  finalization of accounts, statutory audit, and consolidation under IFRS
  .

3. Technical Competencies

• Expert knowledge of
  IFRS
  (including IFRS 15 – Revenue Recognition for Real Estate, IFRS 16 – Leases, IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments).
• Hands-on experience in
  GL accounting, intercompany reconciliations, audit coordination, and compliance
  .
• Familiarity with
  ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, Yardi, MS Dynamics, etc.)
  .
• Familiarity with
  CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, ZOHO etc.)
  .
• Strong knowledge of
  UAE Corporate Tax, VAT framework
  , and regulatory requirements.

4. Leadership & Soft Skills

• Experience in
  leading finance teams
  , mentoring staff, and managing external auditors.
• Strong
  stakeholder management
  with Banks, Auditors, and Regulators.
• Ability to thrive in a
  fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  .
• High attention to detail, integrity, and governance mindset.

Who We Are:

AITO, a luxury brand in the world of high-end intelligent vehicles, stands for 'Adding Intelligence to Auto'. At AITO, we are committed to redefining luxury with intelligence by combining traditional luxury, marked by exceptional safety and comfort, with advanced technology of intelligent driving, smart cabin, and innovative digital services.

What You Will Do:

1. Responsible for cost accounting, financial processing, and month-end closing for the assigned company.
2. Prepare standalone financial statements and conduct financial analysis for the assigned company.
3. Handle tax-related matters for the assigned company, including tax filing and final settlement.
4. Cooperate with internal and external audits for the assigned company.
5. Manage asset inventory and verification for the assigned company.
6. Submit various external statistical data reports to regulatory authorities.
7. Prepare the company's monthly fund plan.
8. Manage overseas subsidiaries, supervise and guide their accounting operations.
9. Complete various financial projects and tasks.

What You Need to Have:

1. Knowledge Requirements: Familiarity with national and corporate financial, economic, contractual, tax, asset management, cost management, and sales management-related laws, regulations, and policies.
2. Skill Requirements: Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
3. Certification Requirements: At least 3 years of experience in general ledger accounting and full-cycle financial operations. Possession of relevant professional certifications such as CPA is preferred.

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Role Overview

This role is key to ensuring smooth operations within the Finance department. You'll be involved in month-end tasks, reporting, analysis, reconciliations, and supporting new business initiatives—directly contributing to the company's financial success.

What You'll Do

Support month-end activities: accrual journals, prepayments, reconciliations, and reporting

Prepare and maintain financial trackers and lease accounting records in compliance with IFRS

Conduct reconciliations and financial analysis to ensure accuracy

Support audits and compliance with policies, controls, and regulatory standards

Assist in financial reporting for management and regulatory requirements

Drive process improvements and explore automation opportunities

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in accounting (professional qualifications are a plus)

Minimum 3 years' experience in finance (GCC experience is an advantage)

Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards

Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure

Experience with Oracle ERP is desirable

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Job Purpose

To perform timely & accurate accounting of financial transactions as per the Group's accounting policies in relation to GL activities such as month-end closing, fixed assets, sales commission pay-out validation, complex bank reconciliation & balance sheet schedules in accordance with the agreed Service Level Agreements.

Functional Roles and Responsibilities

• Preparing Monthly Bank Reconciliation
• Fixed Assets capitalization
• Support monthly closing activities
• Preparation and posting of journals
• Reconcile Balance sheet accounts
• Validation of Sales commission pay-out
• Managing day-to-day activities
• Support to Cash office activities
• Assisting Senior team members with various tasks

Job Requirements

Education/Certification and Continued Education

Commerce Graduate

Years of Experience

2-3 years of General Ledger relevant experience

Knowledge and Skills

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

Good communication skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Record journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure proper cost allocations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules and documentation.
• Monitor compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Prepare and submit VAT/tax returns in compliance with local regulations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in general ledger or accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Education & Professional Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA, ICAI) / ACCA is mandatory.
• Additional degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior GL/Audit leadership role.
• Prior exposure to real estate development in Dubai/UAE is mandatory.
• Proven track record in finalization of accounts, statutory audit, and consolidation under IFRS.

Technical Competencies

• Expert knowledge of IFRS (including IFRS 15 - Revenue Recognition for Real Estate, IFRS 16 - Leases, IFRS 9 Financial Instruments).
• Hands-on experience in GL accounting, intercompany reconciliations, audit coordination, and compliance.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, Yardi, MS Dynamics, etc.).
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, ZOHO etc.).
• Strong knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT framework, and regulatory requirements.

Job summary:

To ensure the integrity and compliance of the organization's financial operations by overseeing daily transactions and performing strategic review of account reconciliations prepared by respective business units in Finance. Support the preparation and analysis of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and UAE regulations, while providing strategic analytical support for budgeting and forecasting.
General Responsibilities:

• Policy, Procedures, Process and Systems
• Ensure the compliance of organization's policy, systems, processes, procedures, and controls in line with group delegation of authority policy so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
• Reporting
• Ensure that all reports are completed timely and comply with the business and Transco's policies and standards.
• Manage the preparation of periodical management reports and progress reports to keep the business senior management informed about the progress of various initiatives and to facilitate decision-making.
• Comply with organization's requirements in a timely manner.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily GL transactions, ensuring all entries are accurate and in compliance with UAE financial regulations and IFRS guidelines.
• Support the IFRS reporting team in the preparation and comprehensive analysis of annual financial statements, guaranteeing adherence to IFRS and UAE regulatory standards.
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and efficient submissions that reflect the company's financial performance accurately.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of the accruals and provisions for expenditures and revenue in collaboration with respective business units, ensuring accuracy, occurrence, and completeness in compliance with accounting standards."
• Ensure robust control as review over the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all transactions flowing from subledgers (AP, AR, Payroll, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, CC&B & Maximo) to the general ledger, maintaining integrity across financial reporting
• Manage the preparation and accurate recording of all provisions, including expected credit loss (IFRS 9), legal, operational, and contractual liabilities, along with strategic execution of accounting adjustments, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and timely reflection in financial statements
• Manage lease accounting and reporting in compliance with IFRS 16, ensuring accurate recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities while optimizing lease portfolio management to enhance financial performance and transparency.
• Oversee the review of provisions and amortizations prepared by respective business unit in Finance, including bonuses, staff provisions and other compensation items from TAQA, ensuring accurate recording and compliance standards and confidentiality.
• Manage the strategic review of all reconciliations prepared by the respective operating unit in Finance, including subledger, intercompany, and bank reconciliations, to ensure alignment with organizational goals, mitigate financial risks, and support accurate financial reporting
• Consolidate financial information from various operations and units for accurate reporting.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations and assess their impact on financial reporting.
• Support the budgeting and planning team in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing input based on actual financial analysis.
• Oversee compliance with local financial legal requirements by thoroughly reviewing existing and emerging legislation, enforcing adherence, and advising executive management on necessary actions.
• Contribute to the strategic development and implementation of new accounting procedures by critically analyzing current practices and proposing enhancements.

HSE, Security, and Risk Protocols:

The Employee shall adhere to all the HSE, Security and Risk Management Rules & Procedures communicated by the company, including:

• Taking reasonable care of their own health, safety, and security.
• Taking reasonable care of the health, safety and security of persons that may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• Co-operate with their employer with respect to any instruction and/or actions taken by the employer to protect the employee and/ or comply with HSE and security requirements.
• Report to their immediate line manager any situation which they have reason to believe could present a risk, hazard, or issue to an individual or the company and which they cannot correct themselves.
• Report all HSE and security incidents and work-related injuries.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided at the workplace that supports the interest of HSE, security and welfare.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

6 years of relevant working experience

Desired Requirements

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent

9 years of relevant working experience

Key Responsibilities
General Ledger Maintenance:

• Prepare, post, and reconcile general ledger entries to ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Ensure all journal entries are recorded in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Review and maintain balance sheet accounts, ensuring they are properly reconciled each month.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow).
• Ensure that financial records are accurate and in compliance with company policies, accounting principles IFRS and UAE regulations.
• Support in the preparation of financial reports for management, highlighting key trends, variances, and insights.

Month-End And Year-End Close

• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and completed in a timely manner.
• Prepare necessary schedules, reports, and reconciliations to support the closing process.

Reconciliation

• Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany accounts, and other general ledger accounts regularly to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate discrepancies and take corrective actions as needed.

Audit Support

• Provide support during internal and external audits, ensuring that all requested documentation and records are available.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and provide explanations for any variances or discrepancies.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and enforce robust internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and UAE regulations.
• Ensure all invoices and payments comply with tax laws, including VAT regulations, and work with internal and external auditors during the audit process.

Expense And Cost Control

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper allocation of expenses and compliance with budgeted amounts.
• Monitor and analyze general ledger accounts related to costs, expenses, and other financial areas to ensure optimal financial performance.

Tax Compliance

• Support the accounting team in managing VAT and other tax-related activities, ensuring compliance with UAE tax regulations.
• Ensure that all tax filings and related reports are accurate and timely.

Other Duties
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in general ledger accounting or a similar role.
• Experience working with ERP and accounting software (e.g., Netsuite, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and UAE tax laws (including VAT).
• Ability to perform complex reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of food and beverage industry accounting practices is a must.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various teams

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger Maintenance:

• Prepare, post, and reconcile general ledger entries to ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Ensure all journal entries are recorded in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Review and maintain balance sheet accounts, ensuring they are properly reconciled each month.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow).
• Ensure that financial records are accurate and in compliance with company policies, accounting principles IFRS and UAE regulations.
• Support in the preparation of financial reports for management, highlighting key trends, variances, and insights.

Month-End and Year-End Close:

• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing process, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and completed in a timely manner.
• Prepare necessary schedules, reports, and reconciliations to support the closing process.

Reconciliation:

• Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany accounts, and other general ledger accounts regularly to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate discrepancies and take corrective actions as needed.

Audit Support:

• Provide support during internal and external audits, ensuring that all requested documentation and records are available.
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and provide explanations for any variances or discrepancies.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Establish and enforce robust internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and UAE regulations.
• Ensure all invoices and payments comply with tax laws, including VAT regulations, and work with internal and external auditors during the audit process.

Expense and Cost Control:

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper allocation of expenses and compliance with budgeted amounts.
• Monitor and analyze general ledger accounts related to costs, expenses, and other financial areas to ensure optimal financial performance.

Tax Compliance:

• Support the accounting team in managing VAT and other tax-related activities, ensuring compliance with UAE tax regulations.
• Ensure that all tax filings and related reports are accurate and timely.

OTHER DUTIES

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in general ledger accounting or a similar role.
• Experience working with ERP and accounting software (e.g., Netsuite, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and UAE tax laws (including VAT).
• Ability to perform complex reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of food and beverage industry accounting practices is a must.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with various teams