Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Salary: Competitive

Industry: Office Furniture Dealer (Multiple Global Brands)

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Executive to join our Abu Dhabi office. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure compliance with UAE laws and regulations, and provide accurate financial reporting to support business decisions. This role requires prior experience in a similar position, ideally within trading, distribution, or a commercial dealership environment.

Key Responsibilities

·      Financial Record Keeping

·     Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure timely posting of all financial transactions.

·     Manage accounting entries in compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations.

·      Accounts Payable & Receivable

·     Process supplier invoices, verify supporting documents, and prepare timely payments.

·     Issue customer invoices, follow up on collections, and reconcile customer/supplier accounts.

·     Bank & Cash Management

·     Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor daily cash flow.

·     Handle petty cash and ensure proper documentation of expenses.

·      Payroll & WPS

·     Prepare monthly payroll and ensure compliance with Wage Protection System (WPS) requirements.

·     Maintain employee expense claims and reimbursements.

·      VAT & Compliance

·     Prepare and maintain VAT records in compliance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations.

·     Assist in preparing quarterly VAT returns and ensure timely filing.

·       Financial Reporting

·     Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.

·     Support in preparing financial statements as per IFRS.

·       Audit & Documentation

·     Maintain proper filing of accounting records and audit trail for external/internal audits.

·     Provide required schedules and documentation to auditors.

·       Budgeting & Cost Control

·     Assist in preparing budgets and monitor actual expenses against budget.

·     Highlight variances and provide recommendations for cost optimization.

·       Cross-Department Support

·     Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and project teams for invoice verification and cost allocation.

·     Support management with financial insights for decision-making.

Requirements

·     Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·     Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a trading, distribution, or furniture/interiors company.

·     Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, FTA compliance, and WPS payroll.

·     Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, or ERP systems) and MS Excel.

·     Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.

·     Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·     Based in Abu Dhabi (or willing to relocate).

What We Offer

·     Competitive monthly salary, depending on experience.

·     Exposure to working with international brands in the office furniture industry.

·     Career growth and professional development opportunities.

·     A supportive and collaborative working environment.