Senior Accountant — Real Estate Brokerage

Location: Dubai, UAE (on-site) | Type: Full-time | Salary: Competitive based on experienceCompany Description Ayoub & Co is a growing real estate business founded by two brothers who combine extensive industry experience with strong engineering backgrounds. The company focuses on delivering innovative, data-informed solutions and high-quality services to buyers, sellers, and investors in a competitive market. With a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, Ayoub & Co aims to modernize traditional real estate practices. Team members join a collaborative environment that values expertise, integrity, and forward-thinking approaches.Position Overview We are hiring a Senior Accountant who has worked inside a Dubai real estate brokerage and knows brokerage accounting from the inside: commission cycles, RERA forms, developer settlements, client accounts, and cheque-heavy cash flow. This is not a generic accounting role — candidates without hands-on real estate brokerage experience will not be considered. You will own all accounting operations, tax filing, and AML compliance, running multiple accounts independently on QuickBooks.Key Responsibilities — Brokerage AccountingAccount for commissions on sales, leasing, and referral deals: accruals, splits, and agent disbursalsManage brokerage transaction accounting aligned with RERA forms (Form A/B/F) and DLD processesCommunicate professionally with developers to follow up on and collect commission payments; manage developer invoicing, SOAs, and settlementsCoordinate unit handovers, payment plans, and developer settlements with operationsTrack cheques, post-dated payments, and receivables from tenants and buyersReconcile client accounts and ensure accurate, timely client billing and collectionsGenerate sales and revenue reports segmented by property type and deal type (primary/off-plan vs. secondary, sales vs. leasing, by project and developer)Coordinate with CRM/admin so accounting records match listings and transaction updatesKey Responsibilities — Core Accounting & ComplianceFull-cycle bookkeeping and daily entries across multiple accounts; monthly bank reconciliationsPrepare financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) monthly and quarterly, plus MIS for leadershipPrepare and file VAT returns via the FTA portal (input/output reconciliation); plan ahead for VAT and corporate tax deadlinesMaintain AML compliance per UAE real estate regulations with proper documentationRun the monthly salary cycle in alignment with WPS; maintain payroll records and leave accrualsLiaise with external auditors and keep audit-ready filesFollow and operate the company's established systems, manuals, and procedures (SOPs); help document and improve themAssist in budgeting and cash flow forecastingRequirementsMinimum 3 years of accounting experience within a Dubai real estate brokerage — mandatoryProven hands-on knowledge of brokerage accounting cycles: commission disbursals, RERA forms, developer invoicing and settlementsExpert in QuickBooks (Online/Desktop); advanced Excel and Google Sheets — mandatoryStrong working knowledge of UAE VAT, corporate tax filing, FTA portal, and AML requirements — mandatory (not "willing to learn")Able to manage more than one company account/entity independently, with multiple transactions, deadlines, and confidential dataProfessional, confident communicator with developers, auditors, banks, and leadershipDisciplined in following established systems, procedures, and manualsSmart, presentable, highly organized, and proactive in communicationBachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/CA a plus)Note: Please apply only if you have direct real estate brokerage accounting experience in Dubai. Applications without it will not be shortlisted.