Senior Accountant – Financial Guards

Financial Guards is a leading accounting and financial consulting firm based in Dubai, providing comprehensive professional services to businesses across various industries. Our expertise includes Accounting & Bookkeeping, Auditing, Corporate Tax, VAT Consultancy & Compliance, Financial Reporting, Business Advisory, Financial Feasibility Studies, Internal Audit, and CFO Services. We are committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and strategic financial solutions that enable our clients to achieve sustainable growth and maintain full compliance with UAE regulations.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a highly motivated accounting professional who enjoys working directly with clients, managing multiple portfolios, and providing value-added financial advisory services beyond traditional bookkeeping.

Position Overview

As a Senior Accountant at Financial Guards, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients from various industries, ensuring their accounting records are maintained accurately, financial reports are prepared on time, and all statutory compliance requirements are met.

You will serve as the primary financial contact for your assigned clients, providing professional advice on accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, financial reporting, and business performance. In addition to overseeing daily accounting operations, you will work closely with our audit and tax teams to deliver integrated financial solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client service.

This position requires excellent technical accounting knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate clients and act as their primary accounting advisor.
• Maintain complete accounting records and ensure all bookkeeping activities comply with IFRS and UAE regulations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Review clients’ accounting records and identify discrepancies, recommending corrective actions where necessary.
• Supervise and review the work of junior accountants to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and Corporate Tax computations in accordance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements.
• Assist clients with financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with the audit department by preparing audit schedules, supporting documents, and responding to audit queries.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve business performance and operational efficiency.
• Prepare reconciliations for bank accounts, receivables, payables, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end closing activities for all assigned clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients by providing prompt, professional, and proactive support.
• Assist clients during FTA inspections, financial audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Participate in preparing business plans, financial feasibility studies, and other advisory engagements.
• Stay updated with changes in IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax Law, VAT regulations, and other relevant financial legislation.
• Support partners and management in developing new accounting processes and improving service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, ACA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably within an accounting, audit, or consultancy firm.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, Odoo, Sage, or ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Arabic is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.

Why Join Financial Guards?

At Financial Guards, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We provide a collaborative and professional work environment where continuous learning, innovation, and career development are encouraged. As part of our growing team, you will have the opportunity to work with diverse clients across multiple industries, expand your technical expertise, and contribute to delivering high-quality financial solutions that make a real difference to our clients’ businesses.

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