Job Description

: Accountant (UAE) -- Zoho Books, Corporate Tax, VAT, Month-End Close & AR Collections

Job Title:

Accountant

Department:

Finance & Accounting

Location:

[Dubai], United Arab Emirates (on-site with client visits)

Reports To:

Finance Manager / CFO

Employment Type:

Full-time

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Accountant

based in the UAE with strong expertise in

Zoho Books

,

UAE Corporate Tax

,

VAT

,

monthly financial closing

, and

accounts receivable management

. The ideal candidate holds a

valid UAE driving license and owns a car

to conduct periodic client visits for collections/reconciliations. You will ensure accurate, timely books, compliance with UAE tax regulations, and healthy cashflow through disciplined AR follow-up aligned with contractual payment terms.

Key Responsibilities

1) General Accounting & Month-End Close

Own the monthly close calendar; complete close by the

3rd working day after month-end/

the

5th working day after month-end

including accruals, prepayments, provisions, and reconciliations. Prepare and post

JVs

for revenue recognition, deferrals, amortizations, and cost allocations. Perform

bank, AR, AP, payroll, and intercompany reconciliations

; investigate and resolve variances. Maintain

fixed asset register

and run depreciation; manage asset additions/disposals. Ensure books comply with

IFRS

and internal policies/DoA (delegation of authority). Experience in SAAS monthly billing

2) Zoho Books Ownership

Configure and maintain

Zoho Books

(chart of accounts, tax setup, workflows, approval rules, custom fields, and automation). Process sales invoices/credit notes; reconcile

bank feeds

; manage

payment gateways

as applicable. Build

custom reports

and

dashboards

(aging, DSO, revenue/margin, taxes). Liaise with Zoho support/partners to optimize usage and integrate with other business apps (e.g., CRM, inventory).

3) UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance

Prepare

UAE VAT returns

: review tax codes, zero-rated/exempt supplies, reverse charge, and reconciliation to GL. Maintain appropriate

tax documentation

(TRNs, tax invoices, tax credit notes, export evidence). Support

UAE Corporate Tax

computations: book tax adjustments, track temporary differences, maintain supporting schedules, and assist external advisors during filing. Monitor regulatory updates; ensure compliance with

FTA

requirements, record retention, and audit readiness.

4) Accounts Receivable & Collections

Monitor

AR aging

and

DSO

; enforce client

payment terms

and credit limits. Issue accurate and timely

invoices

and

statements of account

; reconcile with client POs, GRNs, and service acceptance. Execute a structured

collections cadence

(calls/emails/visits) and log actions in Zoho Books/CRM. Conduct

on-site meetings

with customers (requires valid UAE license & own car); secure PDCs/TTs per policy. Escalate chronic overdues and recommend credit holds, payment plans, or legal escalation per DoA.

5) Reporting & Audit

Help deliver monthly

management packs

: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI commentary (revenue, margin, DSO, collections). Support

statutory audit

and

tax audits

with reconciliations and schedules; address auditor queries promptly. Maintain internal

controls

and documentation (SOPs, checklists) to ensure audit-ready books.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance;

professional certification

(ACCA/CPA/CMA) preferred.

3-5+ years

accounting experience in the UAE, including VAT filings and month-end close.

Advanced proficiency in Zoho Books

(workflows, custom reports, automation, bank feeds). Demonstrated success reducing DSO and collecting AR against contractual payment terms. Solid knowledge of

IFRS

,

UAE VAT

, and

UAE Corporate Tax

concepts.

Must-Haves

Valid UAE driving license

and

own car

; willingness to travel within the UAE for client collections/meetings. Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations). Excellent written and verbal communication in

English

;

Arabic

a plus. High ownership, integrity, and attention to detail; ability to work to tight deadlines.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with

Zoho CRM/Inventory

or integrations to Zoho Books. Exposure to hospitality/telecoms/systems integrator environments (project-based billing, milestones). Familiarity with

Power BI

or data visualization for finance reporting.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Month-end close

completed by the

3rd working day after month-end

/the

5th working day after month-end

with zero material post-close adjustments.

AR DSO

within target; % of overdue >30/60/90 days within thresholds.

Cash collections

vs. plan; dispute-resolution turnaround time.

VAT & Corporate Tax

filings on time with nil penalties. Reconciliation completeness and

audit

points closure rate.

Working Conditions

On-site role in [Dubai], UAE, with regular external client visits. Standard workweek [e.g., Mon-Fri]; additional hours during month-end and audits as required. Occasional travel within the GCC as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and incentives linked to collections/DSO targets. Transportation reimbursement for client visits (if applicable). Medical insurance and standard UAE benefits.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED5,000.00 - AED7,000.00 per month

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Zoho Books: 5 years (Required)
Language:

English Arabic is a Plus (Required)
License/Certification:

UAE Drivers License with own CAR (Required)
Location:

* Dubai (Required)