Role summary

We’re a VAT-registered UAE trading business using Zoho Books. We need a reliable part-time bookkeeper who can come to our office and keep our books clean, reconciled, and VAT-ready every month.

Time commitment

• On-site: 2 visits per month (each 3–4 hours) or 1 half-day weekly (depending on workload)
• Remote: 1 hour per week (optional, for posting/review/follow-ups)
• ~12–20 hours/month total in steady state

Key responsibilities

• Post sales invoices, supplier bills, expenses in Zoho Books
• Maintain proper document attachments (tax invoices, receipts, bank proof, shipping/customs docs where relevant)
• Track and update Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable
• Record deposits/advance payments and correctly apply them to invoices
• Monthly bank reconciliation (Zoho matched to bank statement)
• Prepare VAT review pack and ensure VAT codes/rates are correctly applied
• Produce monthly reports (by an agreed monthly deadline):
• P&L (Month & YTD)
• Balance Sheet
• Aged Receivables / Payables
• Basic cash snapshot (next 4–8 weeks commitments, if needed)

Skills

Requirements (must-have)

• Hands-on Zoho Books experience
• Strong UAE VAT knowledge and practical filing support
• Experience with trading/import documentation is a plus (not mandatory)
• Organized, detail-focused, and able to work to deadlines
• Able to work on-site in UAE

Nice to have

• Zoho Finance ecosystem experience (Zoho Invoice/Inventory/CRM)
• Multi-currency and bank charges/FX handling
• Experience setting up simple “deal/PO/shipment” tracking in Zoho