Accountant

We're Hiring: Accountant (Arabic Speaker) – RAQMEA, Dubai

RAQMEA, a Dubai-based technology and consulting firm, is looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team. We're seeking someone with 5+ years of experience, solid knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax and VAT filing, and fluency in Arabic. Experience at a local IT company handling software, services, and support contracts is a strong advantage.

Key responsibilities :

Accounting and reporting

• Manage full-cycle accounting: general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and journal entries
• Run month-end and year-end close, including bank, vendor and customer reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management reports, P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow statements
• Maintain the fixed asset register, accruals, prepayments and payroll accounting

UAE tax compliance

• Handle UAE Corporate Tax registration, tax computations and annual return filing
• Prepare and file VAT returns on the FTA EmaraTax portal, with supporting reconciliations
• Keep tax records audit-ready and track changes in FTA regulations and guidance
• Coordinate with external tax agents and auditors on filings, audits and queries

Contracts and revenue

• Invoice and recognise revenue correctly for software licences, professional services and support/subscription contracts
• Track deferred revenue, milestones and renewals across multi-year client contracts
• Apply correct VAT treatment for local and GCC clients and vendors

Business support

• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning
• Work with management, HR and delivery teams on cost tracking, vendor payments and EOR-related invoicing
• Improve finance processes and internal controls as the company grows

Requirements :

Must have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in the UAE
• Hands-on experience preparing and filing UAE Corporate Tax returns
• Hands-on experience preparing and filing VAT returns on EmaraTax
• Fluent Arabic and English, written and spoken
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and accounting software (e.g. Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo, Tally or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills