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