Accountant - Finance & Operations

About the role / About the job
We are seeking a hands-on accounting professional to support our finance and operations activities as we grow in the technology and consulting sector specializing in Commodity Trading & Risk Management (CTRM) and capital markets. The selected individual will be responsible for supporting the full accounting cycle for our UAE business and international activities, combining core accounting with operational support. This role is ideal for someone organized, accurate, and comfortable working across several countries and currencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Reporting
  • Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping, general ledger, and month-end close
  • Prepare bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations
  • Manage accounts receivable and payable, including credit control and payment runs
  • Prepare management accounts and support year-end audits
• Billing & Timesheets
  • Generate client invoices accurately and on time, including multi-currency billing
  • Collect and validate consultant timesheets and reconcile them against client contracts and invoices
  • Track project billing, expenses, and recharges
• UAE Tax & Compliance
  • Prepare and file UAE VAT returns and maintain VAT-compliant records
  • Support UAE Corporate Tax compliance and filings
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banks
• Payroll & People Admin
  • Process monthly payroll, including WPS compliance in the UAE
  • Calculate end-of-service gratuity, leave, and final settlements
  • Support payroll and contractor payments for international team members
• International Activities
  • Support accounting, invoicing, and compliance for international activities, including the UK, Singapore, and India
  • Coordinate with overseas accountants and service providers
• Operations Support
  • Coordinate onboarding for new joiners, including contracts, visa and work permit processing (with the PRO), medical insurance, payroll set-up, and system access
  • Manage offboarding, including visa cancellation, final settlements, and asset return
  • Assist with vendor onboarding, contracts, insurance, and license renewals
  • Maintain organized financial, HR, and company records
  • Support ad hoc operational and administrative activities as the business grows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ accounting experience, at least 2 of them in the UAE
• Hands-on UAE VAT experience; working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax
• Experience with UAE payroll and WPS
• Experience with cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks)
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent written and spoken English and a professional, client-facing manner
• High attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to international accounting in the UK, Singapore, and/or India
• ACCA, CMA, CA, or equivalent qualification (completed or in progress)
• Experience in consulting, professional services, or technology firms
• Multi-currency and multi-entity accounting experience