Accountant

General Accountant – Arabic Speaker (Preferred)Company: Al Maimana Accounting & BookkeepingLocation: Dubai, UAEJob Type: Full-TimeJob SummaryAl Maimana Accounting & Bookkeeping is looking for an experienced and highly skilled General Accountant – Arabic Speaker to join our team in Dubai.The ideal candidate must have hands-on UAE accounting experience and strong practical knowledge of bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, UAE VAT return filing, and Corporate Tax.As we are an accounting and bookkeeping firm, the role will involve working with multiple clients, visiting client offices when required, reviewing their accounting records and supporting documents, identifying discrepancies, and providing professional accounting and tax support.The candidate will communicate directly with clients, so native/fluent Arabic and strong English communication skills are both mandatory.Immediate Joining RequiredWe are looking for a candidate who can join within 1–2 days.Candidates who are available for immediate joining will be given priority. Our recruitment process is fast, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted on the same day of application for an interview, with joining potentially taking place the same day or the following day, subject to successful completion of the selection process.MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTSThe following requirements are mandatory:Native/Fluent Arabic speaker – Mandatory.Strong English communication skills – Mandatory, as the candidate will communicate with clients in English also.Strong practical accounting and bookkeeping experience in the UAE.Complete knowledge of preparing financial statements.Strong hands-on experience in UAE VAT return preparation and filing.Good practical knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax (CT) and related compliance requirements.Ability to independently handle accounting work for multiple clients.Good understanding of UAE accounting and tax regulations.Ability to join within 1–2 days.Key Responsibilities Accounting & BookkeepingMaintain complete and accurate books of accounts for multiple clients.Record and review sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments, and other accounting transactions.Perform bank, supplier, customer, and ledger reconciliations.Prepare trial balances and monthly accounting reports.Identify and correct accounting discrepancies.Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation.Financial StatementsPrepare complete and accurate financial statements.Prepare Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, and related schedules.Review financial records and ensure proper accounting classification.Analyze accounting data and identify unusual or incorrect transactions.Assist clients with year-end closing and financial reporting requirements.VATPrepare and review VAT workings.Prepare and file UAE VAT returns through the FTA portal.Reconcile VAT accounts with accounting records.Review input and output VAT calculations.Ensure VAT transactions are correctly recorded and classified.Monitor VAT filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions.Assist with VAT-related client queries and FTA requirements.Corporate TaxMaintain a good working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax.Assist with Corporate Tax calculations and return preparation.Review financial statements and accounting records for Corporate Tax purposes.Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for CT compliance.Assist clients with Corporate Tax-related requirements and FTA correspondence.Keep updated with changes in UAE tax regulations.Client Visits & Client ManagementVisit client offices when required.Review clients' accounting records, invoices, receipts, bank statements, and other financial documents.Understand the client's business activities and accounting requirements.Identify missing documents, accounting errors, and compliance issues.Communicate directly with clients in both Arabic and English.Explain accounting, VAT, and Corporate Tax matters clearly to clients.Collect and review documents required for bookkeeping and tax filings.Provide professional accounting support and recommendations to clients.Other ResponsibilitiesManage multiple client accounts and meet monthly and tax filing deadlines.Coordinate with internal accounting and tax teams.Maintain confidentiality of client and company financial information.Prepare regular reports for management.Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as required.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience in the UAE.Native/Fluent Arabic speaker – Mandatory.Strong English communication skills – Mandatory.Strong practical bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.Excellent knowledge of financial statement preparation.Hands-on experience with UAE VAT return preparation and filing.Good knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax.Experience working with multiple clients is highly preferred.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Experience with accounting software such as Odoo, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Xero, or similar is an advantage.Strong communication and client-handling skills.UAE driving licence is an advantage.Must be available to join within 1–2 days.Skills We Are Looking ForStrong accounting and bookkeeping skillsFinancial statement preparationUAE VAT compliance and filingUAE Corporate Tax knowledgeBank and ledger reconciliationFluent Arabic communicationStrong English communicationClient managementAnalytical and problem-solving skillsAttention to detailAbility to work independentlyAbility to manage multiple clients and deadlinesProfessional and confidential approachImportant NoticeArabic and English communication skills are BOTH mandatory.The successful candidate must be native/fluent in Arabic and have strong spoken and written English skills to communicate and deal with clients comfortably in both languages.Immediate joining is also required — candidates who can join within 1–2 days will be given priority.Candidates must have practical UAE accounting experience, strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, hands-on experience with VAT return filing, and good knowledge of Corporate Tax.Candidates with only theoretical accounting knowledge, without UAE accounting experience, without strong English communication skills, or who require a long notice period will not be considered.Our hiring process is fast. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted on the same day, interviewed immediately, and selected candidates may be required to join the following day.Apply only if you meet all the above mandatory requirements and are available for immediate joining.