Core Responsibilities Client Portfolio Management: Own end-to-end client onboarding, monthly close processes, and VAT/CT filings Leadership Support: Provide seamless coverage during Manager's leave, ensuring uninterrupted client service Process Innovation: Champion automation tool rollouts and spearhead process improvements across the team Technical Execution: Handle journal entries, reconciliations, and compliance work across multiple accounting platforms Client Relations: Maintain confident, professional relationships across diverse industry verticals Essential Requirements Qualification: ACCA/ACA/CA completed or final stages Experience: Minimum 2 years solid UAE accounting & tax experience across multiple industries Technical Proficiency: Cloud accounting platforms (Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo, Xero) and advanced Excel Regulatory Knowledge: Strong UAE VAT & Corporate Tax expertise with independent filing capability Mindset: Startup-ready with genuine "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude—comfortable owning detailed work while eyeing bigger responsibilities Client-Facing: Confident, articulate communication style for diverse stakeholder interactions