Accountant
About the Opportunity:
We’re seeking a meticulous and proactive Accountant to join a leading diamond and jewellery trading firm in Dubai. This role is crucial for overseeing daily financial operations, maintaining inventory accounting, and ensuring strict statutory and industry-specific compliance, including adherence to the Kimberly Process. Immediate joiners are preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
The Accountant will maintain accurate financial records and ledgers, and specifically oversee inventory accounting with periodic stock verifications. Duties include managing Accounts Payable/Receivable, bank reconciliations, and ensuring UAE VAT compliance. The role also involves assisting with budgeting, audits, month-end closings, preparing MIS reports, and ensuring adherence to the Kimberley Process and UAE tax regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and perform reconciliations.
- Oversee inventory accounting and conduct periodic stock verifications.
- Manage Accounts Payable and receivable, and ensure VAT compliance.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and month-end/year-end closings.
- Ensure adherence to UAE tax regulations, the Kimberley Process, and relevant trade standards.
- Prepare MIS reports and provide financial analysis for management.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience (mandatory).
- Prior work experience in the Middle East (Dubai preferred) is mandatory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CA or partially qualified CA candidates preferred.
- Strong knowledge of UAE tax rules, VAT, and compliance obligations.
- Hands-on experience with accounting systems such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and proven data-analysis capability.
- Preferred Age Range: 28–40.
What’s Offered:
- Competitive salary: AED 8,000 to 15,000 per month.
- Visa sponsorship, health insurance, and annual leave per UAE Labour Law.
- Opportunities for career progression within a reputable diamond-trading organisation.