Accounting Manager in 2024

Since 2003, our multi-national Clients’ need us to set up their global subsidiaries.

Our JLT office is aggressively expanding and needs multiple Accountants to join our Dubai in-house Accounting and Tax Department.

Weekly tasks will include but not limited to:

• Complete book-keeping for some of our multi-national Clients’
• For every country on the planet, to timely accurately and completely discharge multi-national Clients’ legal, accounting, audit and tax obligations;
• In every country on the planet, research accounting and taxation filing obligations
• While completing the above, liaising with global Governments, lawyers and accountants
• Reviewing the work of junior accountants in the Department
• Emailing multi-national Clients’ with quality deliverables

Our ideal candidate has:

• Degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Business & Accountancy or a related discipline
• Steady career record: 3-5 years continuous experience with one employer and 5+ years total experience in accounting or external/internal audit
• ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent certification is preferable
• Knowledge of international taxation, financial statements, company secretary and auditing
• Familiar with international accounting principles and standards (IFRS, GAAP, etc.)
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Multilingual (Chinese, German, Spain, Arabic, etc.) will be considered as an advantage
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• A team player, comfortable working within a multicultural team
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Primarily focus on solutions and not the problems
• Enjoys serving multi-national Clients’ to a high professional standard

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary ranging AED7,000 to AED12,000 and monthly bonuses
• Career stability and opportunities to grow and manage a team
• We provide one of the best work-life balances in the industry
• The Dubai office is a professional and friendly work environment
• Learning about international accounting and tax, as you work on multiple jurisdictions across Asia, Middle East, Africa and Americas
• A focus on professional as well as personal growth
• Opportunities to work in international offices
• A fast paced, young successful e-commerce firm with high professional standards

When applying:

• All applications are kept strictly confidential
• Please send your CV to healy@hawksford.com
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to undergo our recruitment process including i) submission of questionnaires ii) up to 3 employment interviews iii) collection of positive professional references
• Application outcome is usually known within 2 weeks from application submission
• Only suitable candidates will receive a reply