Financial Accountant

Company Description

Gaia Events is an experiential marketing and events company based in Dubai, delivering corporate events, brand activations, and end-to-end event production. Since 2006, we've supported leading local and international brands with high-quality, detail-driven execution.

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented FinancialAccountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations and support accurate financial reporting across the business. This is a hands-on role covering accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, month-end support, and internal finance coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and collections follow-up
• Prepare and post journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close activities
  
• Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support preparation of internal financial reports and variance analysis as required
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting by tracking costs, spend, and project-related expenses
• Coordinate with operations and procurement to ensure expenses and revenues are captured correctly
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable accounting standards
• Prepare audit support documentation and coordinate with external auditors when needed
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting accuracy
• Support ad hoc finance tasks as required

Your Profile (Skills & Experience)

• 3+ years of experience in an accounting role (SME experience is a plus)
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, CMA are an advantage)
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in QuickBooks

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  and strong Excel / spreadsheet skills (pivot tables, lookups, reporting)
• High attention to detail with strong organisational and time-management skills
• Clear communicator, able to work with multiple internal stakeholders
• Able to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality and professionalism
• Must have the legal right to work in the UAE (or be able to obtain it)

What We Offer

• AED 5,000 to AED 7,000 per month (based on experience)
• 22 working days annual leave
• Medical insurance
• Performance-based annual bonus (subject to company policy)
• Occasional company socials and team events

Equal Opportunity

Gaia Events is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and role requirements.