Job Description

Job Purpose:
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for handling VAT-related activities, bank coordination, cheque management, audit support, AML compliance, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting functions. The role requires strong knowledge of UAE VAT & Corporate Tax regulations and the ability to liaise with Arabic-speaking stakeholders effectively.
Industry : Real Estate
Immediate Joiner are Preferred
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare VAT calculations and file VAT returns on time.
• Handle VAT refund applications and follow up with tax consultants.
• Arrange all supporting documents required for VAT refund claims.
• Reconcile VAT-related General Ledger (GL) accounts.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with the Leasing team for AML reviews.
• Conduct UN and Local Sanctions checks for each tenant.
• Maintain AML verification templates and ensure proper documentation.
• Liaise with banks for fund transfers, deposits, renewals, etc.
• Update Know Your Customer (KYC) documents as required.
• Ensure timely deposit of cheques and maintain detailed records.
• Prepare daily deposit summaries and share them with the Operations Team.
• Receive and verify cheques from the Leasing team against contracts.
• Follow up on holding cheques, partial, and settlement payments.
• Maintain reports such as:
• Monthly collection report
• Cheque return report
• Bounced cheque report (with legal status)
• Uncollected cheque report
• Update bounced cheque details to the concerned teams.
• Review monthly project-wise expense reports.
• Prepare monthly income and expense reports for managed properties.
• Support in creating occupancy and rental income reports for audits.
• Review rental income ledgers and identify discrepancies.
• Provide comparison reports of income vs. expense.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors, tax auditors, and bank representatives.
• Respond to audit queries and provide accurate documentation.
• Assist with year-end closing and legal reporting of bounced cheques.
• Verify payment memos and review bank reconciliations.
• Process salaries using Al Ansari portal.
• Check salary sheets and tenant refund calculations.
• Post accounting entries related to VAT, bounced cheques, and provisions.
• Prepare MIS reports as needed.
• Manage cheque custody and verify tenant deposits.
• Ensure compliance with internal closing deadlines.
• Support operational, legal, engineering, and leasing teams with financial data.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned by Finance Manager, AGM, Operations Manager, Legal Department, or Project Engineers.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in financial reporting and reconciliation
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in handling AML and compliance checks
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA) preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of accounting experience in the UAE
• Experience with property management or leasing companies is an advantage
• Knowledge of ERP/accounting systems and banking portals (e.g., Al Ansari)

Skills Required