Senior Accountant (UAE)

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Abu Dhabi, ARE
In-Office
Senior level
Edtech • Information Technology • Professional Services • Software
The Role
Manage full-cycle accounting: GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, accruals, and month-end close. Prepare financial statements, VAT and corporate tax support, payroll/WPS reconciliation, vendor finance, audit coordination, and maintain ERP records and Excel reports for management review.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • Accounting & close

Maintain GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and month-end schedules.
Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, cashflow summary, and variance notes for management review.

  • VAT & tax support
Prepare, reconcile, and submit VAT returns where authorized.
Maintain FTA/EmaraTax documentation and tax schedules.
Support UAE corporate tax computation and annual return preparation with external tax advisor review.

  • Payroll & HR finance
Process or support monthly WPS payroll.
Reconcile payroll entries, salary advances, deductions, and employee-related accruals.
Support EOSB/final settlement calculations with HR review.
  • Procurement & vendor finance
Verify supplier invoices, TRN/tax invoice requirements, PO matching, and payment documentation.
Maintain vendor records and support AP aging/payment schedules.

  • Audit & compliance
Maintain audit-ready schedules and supporting documents.
Coordinate audit requests and tax consultant queries, escalating technical judgments to management/advisors.
  • Systems & reporting
Maintain accounting records in Zoho/SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks/Tally or the company’s ERP.
Use Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and dashboards.



Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
  • 4–5 years UAE accounting/finance experience, ideally in an SME, education/services business, or multi-function finance environment.
  • Hands-on UAE VAT experience and working knowledge of UAE corporate tax.
  • Strong month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and payroll/WPS exposure.
  • ACCA/CMA/CPA/CA (part-qualified, in progress, or fully qualified preferred)
  • Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting software experience.
  • Strong English and Arabic communication


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field
  • 4-5 years UAE accounting/finance experience (SME, education/services, or multi-function finance environment)
  • Hands-on UAE VAT experience and working knowledge of UAE corporate tax
  • Strong month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, and payroll/WPS exposure
  • Experience maintaining GL, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and month-end schedules
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting software (Zoho, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Tally or similar)
  • Strong English and Arabic communication skills
  • ACCA, CMA, CPA, or CA (part-qualified, in progress, or fully qualified)
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The Company
45 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Founded in 1989, GamaLearn is a strategic Microsoft partner dedicated to driving continuous innovation and niche solutions within the Education, Corporate, and Government sectors. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of web-based software for assessment and work management, alongside professional services utilizing Cloud, AI, and IoT to assist clients in the MENA region with their digital transformation journeys.

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