Our client is relocating their HQ from Europe to Dubai’s JLT area. The company currently operates in around 20 countries. This is a small HQ with around 5-7 people, which operates as a group / holding company. The role reports directly to the Finance Director. Responsibilities • Responsible for the preparation of accounts for approximately 15 legal entities. • Accounts to at least trial balance; profit and loss, balance sheet optional. • Assist with delivering year end reporting, external audit and statutory requirements. • Assist with the group accounting consolidation process • Comfortable with double entry and general ledger maintenance and reconciliation. • Will be responsible for setting up new companies on the accounting system and maintaining appropriate books and records. • Preparation of cash flows • Bank payments via online banking platforms, knowledge of preparing payments to foreign accounts / overseas transactions • Bank reconciliations • Responsible for statutory returns VAT etc. • General office admin duties – filing, photocopying, answering phone etc

• Part qualified accountant level • Must have min 2 years experience in the UAE • Group consolidations experience is required • Knowledge of dealing with foreign currency transactions and maintaining ledgers in different currencies. • Competent user of Excel / Word / PowerPoint. • Must have previous UAE experience • VAT / FTA experience essential • Knowledge of accounting systems, such as Quickbooks or similar