Accountant (Finance Controller)

Accountant / Finance Controller

Experience: 3–5 years
Work Type: Remotely (full-time)
Languages: Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Software Proficiency: Zoho Books, Zoho Payroll, MS Excel, Google Workspace

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Key Competencies:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economy or a related field. A professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is a plus.

• Zoho Accounting Software Expertise: Proficient in Zoho Books for managing daily bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Skilled in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• VAT Filing & Tax Compliance: Eager to learn UAE VAT filing and compliance, able to coordinate with local regulations and submit accurate tax returns in collaboration with our external accounting agency in Dubai.
• Financial Controlling: Experience in budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, and reporting to support business decisions and financial planning.
• HR & Payroll Administration: Hands-on experience with HR support, maintaining employee records, processing Zoho Payroll, managing leaves, and handling onboarding documentation via Zoho People or similar tools.
• External Agency Coordination: Excellent communication skills to liaise remotely with external accounting firms in Dubai and provide them with accurate data, reconciliations, and reports.
• Remote Work Readiness: Comfortable with remote collaboration tools (Teams) and maintaining a high level of productivity, accountability, and data confidentiality in a distributed work environment. Collaboration with our headquarter in Dubai.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic work setting.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs and tools.