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Senior accountant officer 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 complex book-keeping engagements for 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 including reporting obligations in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA and so on;
  • In every country on the planet, research accounting and taxation filing obligations;
  • While completing the above, liaising with global Governments, lawyers, and accountants. Accurately project-manage our Clients’ multinational engagements;
  • Reviewing the work of junior accountants in the Department and improve their deliverables;
  • Emailing multi-national Clients’ with quality deliverables including weekly calls and updates;

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 6+ years total experience in accounting or external/internal audit including minimum 1 year at senior role;
  • ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent certification is a must;
  • Knowledge of international taxation, financial statements, company secretary and auditing;
  • Experienced in other then UAE jurisdictions;
  • Familiar with international accounting principles and standards (IFRS, GAAP, etc.);
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skill is the must;
  • Multilingual (Chinese, German, Spain, Arabic, etc.) will be considered as an advantage;
  • Good analytical skills and attention to details;
  • 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 AED6,000 to AED15,000 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;
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Please email your CV to healy@hawksford.com