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Job Description – Senior Accounting Specialist
Department: Finance Organization Level: Professional Location: Dubai, UAE Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer / Finance Manager
Job Summary
The Senior Accounting Specialist will play a key role in managing the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities for both the Foundation and the Family Office. This position requires accuracy, confidentiality, and a strong understanding of DIFC regulations, UAE VAT laws, and multi-entity structures.
The role supports the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Manager in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial operations across a diversified portfolio of entities and assets.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate books of accounts across multiple legal entities, including Foundations, Family Offices, SPVs, and Trusts.
- Record and reconcile journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
2. Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
- Assist in preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS and DIFC requirements.
- Generate periodic reports for internal and external stakeholders, including asset reports and grant expenditure tracking.
3. Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process supplier invoices, staff reimbursements, and intercompany payments.
- Manage and reconcile receivables and track incoming funds, donations, and investment returns.
- Monitor payment cycles and ensure timely execution.
4. Bank & Cash Management
- Reconcile multi-currency bank accounts and petty cash balances.
- Assist in preparing cash flow forecasts and fund transfer instructions.
- Liaise with banks for documentation, mandates, and transactional queries.
5. VAT & Compliance
- Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns in compliance with UAE FTA regulations.
- Maintain documentation and ledgers required for VAT audits and compliance reviews.
- Support the Finance Manager in DIFC compliance, DFSA requirements, and tax filings (FATCA/CRS).
6. Fixed Assets & Investment Accounting
- Maintain the fixed asset register, track capital expenditures, and calculate depreciation.
- Record investment transactions, capital calls, dividends, and interest income.
- Reconcile investment statements and track valuations.
7. Audit & Internal Controls
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing reconciliations and documentation.
- Help implement and maintain effective financial controls across all entities.
- Ensure proper archiving of accounting records and regulatory documentation.
Skills & Experience
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.
- Ability to handle confidential financial data with discretion.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Organized, proactive, and able to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a small, collaborative team.
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