Express Your Interest: Accountant and Audit Assistant at Goodhope Accounting Services

Kindly note only applications submitted via this Expression of Interest form will be considered for the opportunity. Please find the details for the role below.

 

Job Type: Permanent

Commencement Date: ASAP

Duration of Placement: Full-time

Salary: AED 3,500 - AED 6,000

Languages: English

Role timings: 09:00am to 06:00pm

Minimum Qualification: Any PG/UG course 

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Accountant cum Audit Assistant with a CA Intermediate qualification, a strong background in an Audit Firm, and significant experience in the UAE market. This is a critical client-facing and operational role where your skills will directly impact the financial health and regulatory compliance of our diverse clientele.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end accounting function for a portfolio of clients.

• Perform accurate and timely bookkeeping (data entry, ledger maintenance, journal entries) and full-cycle accounting.

• Prepare and finalize financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in compliance with IFRS.

• Execute all monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliation processes (bank, vendors, customers, intercompany).

• Handle UAE VAT computation, monthly/quarterly returns filing, and necessary documentation.

• Assist clients with Corporate Tax preparation, documentation, and compliance readiness.

• Coordinate and support both internal and external audit processes for clients.

• Provide financial insights and reports to the management team and clients as requested.

Requirements:

• Completion of CA Intermediate (CA Inter) and should have bachelor’s degree as well.

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional accounting experience in the UAE.
• Mandatory recent experience working within an Audit Firm as an Audit Associate or similar capacity.
• In-depth understanding of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Expertise in UAE regulatory compliance, specifically VAT filing/reconciliation and working knowledge of the new Corporate Tax framework.
• Highly proficient in accounting software such as Zoho Books, Tally, QuickBooks, or a major ERP system and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Experience handling client payroll.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave
• Health Insurance
• Ticket Allowance