Accountant (Statutory Accounting)

Be Bright in Dubai is hiring a meticulous Accountant who specialises in statutory accounting to join its UAE team. This role demands strong IFRS knowledge, solid experience with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax, and a structured approach to month-end and year-end financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain statutory books of accounts in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
• Compile audit schedules and assist with statutory and external audit requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements including Balance Sheet, P&L, and Trial Balance.
• Manage UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance — FTA registration, return filing, reconciliations, and portal updates.
• Perform GL reconciliations across bank accounts, AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets, and intercompany balances.
• Prepare UAE FTA-compliant sales invoices and ensure all accounting entries are correctly posted.
• Operate ERP systems, Tally, and Microsoft Excel for accounting and reporting tasks.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory accounting practices.
• Hands-on UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance experience.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Proficient in ERP software, Tally, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills; excellent attention to detail.