Financial Accountant Full Time NEW

Are you searching for a rewarding Financial Accountant Job in Dubai with a leading financial services organization? Skybound Wealth Management is seeking detail-oriented professionals to manage financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance activities. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in financial accountant jobs in Dubai, wealth management careers, financial reporting services, corporate finance, and investment accounting. The role offers valuable exposure to budgeting, financial analysis, audit support, VAT compliance, and strategic financial planning, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long-term growth in the accounting and finance sector.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts across group entities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, intercompany, accruals, prepayments and control accounts.
• Support month-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate.
• Review income, costs and ledger postings to ensure correct accounting treatment.
• Assist with variance analysis and commentary for management reporting.

Statutory Accounts & Audit

• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation and responses to audit queries.
• Help ensure accounting records are complete, accurate and audit-ready.

Group Finance & Controls

• Support intercompany reconciliations and group reporting processes.
• Assist with consolidation schedules and group-level reporting requirements.
• Help maintain strong internal controls across finance processes.
• Identify process improvements and support the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting.

Tax, VAT & Compliance Support

• Assist with VAT, corporate tax and regulatory reporting information where required.
• Support the finance team with documentation for external advisers, auditors and regulators.
• Ensure finance records are maintained in line with internal policies and applicable requirements.

About You

The ideal candidate will be someone who is ambitious, detail-focused and keen to grow within an international finance function.

Essential Requirements

• Part-qualified, finalist or recently qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent.
• Experience in audit, accounts preparation or financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS.
• Good technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Confident working with Excel and accounting systems.
• Able to manage deadlines and work across multiple entities or reporting lines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Currently based in Dubai or willing to work from Dubai.

Desirable Experience

• Background in audit practice with exposure to statutory accounts.
• Experience within financial services, wealth management, insurance or regulated businesses.
• Experience with multi-entity groups, intercompany balances or consolidations.
• Exposure to UAE or other jurisdiction VAT or corporate tax processes.
• Experience using AccountsIQ, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Oracle NetSuite or similar systems.

Skills & Attributes

• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, reliable and deadline-driven.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-finance stakeholders.
• Commercial mindset, not just a bookkeeping mentality.
• Ambitious and looking for long-term career growth.