Job Description

The Role

Our client is a boutique global strategic advisory firm with offices in Los Angeles, London, and Dubai. Working with sophisticated global investors, UHNW family offices, early-stage investment firms, and leading non-profits, they identify and execute innovative strategies to help their clients grow, differentiate, and succeed. With a creative approach to relationship building, warm introductions, and hosting high-level events, the firm has built an outstanding reputation and global network. The firm is seeking an Accounting Associate to join its growing Dubai team. This role will provide high-quality financial and operational support across the UAE, Cayman Islands, and associated US entities. Responsibilities will include bookkeeping, preparing detailed expense reports, intercompany transfers, invoicing and tracking client payments, as well as coordinating with international accounting firms. Depending on experience, the role may also include compliance, financial registrations, and general office management.



Requirements

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's Degree is required, along with extensive experience using QuickBooks and proven ability in bookkeeping and expense reporting. Strong English communication skills are essential, and prior exposure to compliance, basic financial modelling, or office management will be highly advantageous. Arabic language skills would be an added plus. This role will be based in Dubai and will involve occasional travel to the UK and USA. If you are an energetic finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, international environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with a respected boutique advisory firm.



About the company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function. We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNCs, government & semi -government entities, SMEs, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework. Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties. Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.