General Accountant

Role Purpose The Accountant will manage the full accounting cycle, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen financial controls for a professional services environment. The role is responsible for month-end closing, revenue and expense accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax support, cash flow monitoring, audit readiness, and practical process improvements. This position requires strong experience in service-based organizations such as business setup consultancies, corporate services providers, law firms, legal consultancies, professional services firms, or management consultancies. Experience with Zoho Books, Lexzur, or similar ERP and legal practice management systems will be considered an advantage. Required Industry Background Candidates must have hands-on accounting experience in one or more of the following sectors:
· Business Setup Consultancy
· Corporate Services
· Law Firms or Legal Consultancy
· Professional Services
· Management Consultancy Relevant service-industry experience is required. Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting
· Manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing.
· Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
· Maintain accounting records across applicable entities and support management reporting.
· Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow reports, and financial performance analysis. Revenue, Receivables & Billing
· Manage invoicing, collections, credit control, and customer account reconciliations.
· Ensure accurate revenue recognition for consulting, legal, licensing, visa, and government-related services.
· Monitor work-in-progress, deferred income, unbilled revenue, and client retainers where applicable.
· Coordinate with operations and sales teams to ensure accurate billing and revenue reporting. Payables, Treasury & Compliance
· Review supplier invoices, oversee payment processing, and manage bank reconciliations.
· Monitor company expenses and ensure compliance with internal approval policies.
· Prepare and file UAE VAT returns and support UAE Corporate Tax compliance.
· Coordinate external audits and maintain audit-ready documentation. Systems & Process Improvement
· Use Zoho Books or similar ERP systems to support accurate accounting operations.
· Work with Lexzur or similar legal practice management systems where applicable.
· Improve financial controls, standard operating procedures, and reporting efficiency.
· Support ERP integrations, automation, and process optimization initiatives. Minimum Qualifications and Experience
· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
· Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA is preferred.
· Minimum 5–8 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a accounting role.
· Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, UAE Corporate Tax, revenue recognition, accrual accounting, and financial controls. Technical Skills and Systems Knowledge
· Experience with Zoho Books is preferred.
· Experience with Lexzur is a strong advantage.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.
· Experience with ERP systems, CRM integrations, and financial reporting tools. Preferred Sector Knowledge The ideal candidate should understand the financial lifecycle of business setup, legal, and professional services operations, including:
· Mainland, Free Zone, and Offshore company formation processes.
· Government authority payments, visa transactions, and reconciliations.
· Client retainers, milestone billing, and legal matter billing.
· Commission calculations, intercompany accounting, and business-unit reporting. Core Competencies
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· High attention to detail, accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality.
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
· Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and improve financial processes. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
· Timely month-end and year-end closing.
· Accuracy of financial statements and management reports.
· VAT and Corporate Tax compliance.
· Improvement in collections, cash flow forecasting, and reconciliation accuracy.
· Reduction in accounting errors and process inefficiencies. Pay: From AED5,000.00 per month Work

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