General Accountant (Contracting & Statutory Compliance)
Aurora PI
ERP Operations, UAE Tax Compliance, and Project-Based Accounting
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Posted on January 7, 2026
Job Description / Role
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage end-to-end accounting operations, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded with precision.
- Statutory Compliance: Lead the preparation and filing of VAT returns and ensure adherence to the latest UAE Corporate Tax regulations.
- Financial Closing: Execute rigorous month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation of financial statements.
- Reconciliations: Maintain accurate financial records through regular bank, vendor, and inter-company reconciliations.
- ERP Management: Utilize ERP systems and MS Office tools to perform complex financial analysis and reporting.
- Internal Controls: Support internal audit processes and maintain high standards of documentation to ensure transparency and compliance.
🔹 Requirements:
- Professional Experience: 6 to 8 years of overall accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years within the UAE.
- Sector Expertise: Prior experience working in contractor or subcontractor environments is highly preferred.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong mastery of accounting principles (IFRS) and current UAE financial regulations.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel for financial modeling.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Attributes: High attention to detail, strong analytical problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to financial reporting.
What We Offer:
- Professional Scope: A central role within a dedicated finance team at a growing Dubai firm.
- Regulatory Exposure: Gain high-level experience in managing the complete UAE tax and compliance lifecycle.
- Stable Growth: A collaborative environment that values technical expertise and professional integrity.
- Compensation: Competitive monthly salary of AED 5,000 to 6,000, reflective of your specialized UAE accounting background.