Job Title: Real Estate Accountant (Dubai)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Real Estate Accountant with proven UAE experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will manage full-cycle accounting operations tailored to the real estate sector, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and supporting financial reporting and audit processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records, including AR/AP ledgers, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and VAT documentation.
- Knowledge AML (Anti Money Laundering)
- Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with FTA regulations.
- Handle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing; prepare financial statements and reports.
- Manage payroll processing, including salary transfers, end-of-service benefits, and WPS.
- Support budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, and variance analysis for real estate projects.
- Assist with audits, coordinating with internal and external auditors.
- Liaise with property managers, developers, and other stakeholders on reconciliations and reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of accounting experience in the UAE real estate or construction industry
- Strong understanding of UAE VAT laws, real estate transaction flows, and statutory compliance
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Tally, ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills
- Professional accountancy qualification
- Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus
- Familiarity with RERA regulations or real estate commission/accounting workflows is an advantage
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED6,000.00 per month