job descrption

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

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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