Accountant

Location Dubai
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Freddie Ricks

Contact email: freddie.ricks@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 1730
Published: over 1 year ago
Venture Search is partnering with a DIFC based family office to bring a part-time Accountant to their team.


Duties will include:
  • Bank Reconciliation in XERO across the infrastructure - opportunity to streamline this.
  • Reconciliation and review Inter-Company, Loan Schedules,  VAT returns, Payroll, Accrual & Prepayments
  • General accounting – GL maintenance, GL posting, reconciliations, monthly close process
  • Uploading of Tenancy Contracts in Arthur (Property Management Software) and reconciliation in XERO.
  • Maintenance of Freezone Portal Compliance Requirements
  • Maintenance of Global Compliance Obligations Calendar and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Management reporting to include monthly and annual reports (including P&L, Balance Sheet) and exception reporting
  • Assisting with year-end close of financial statements, account reconciliations, general ledger analysis, and annual audits
  • Preparation of information needed for tax returns
  • Other projects and assistance as required
Skills required:
  • knowledge of tax regimes (personal and corporation tax – not expecting an expert)
  • Strong financial and system skills  particularly in Excel and Experience using Xero is preferred.
  • Have previous experience in a similar accounting role is essential
  • Good understanding of KYC/AML/CRS/FATCA reporting requirements