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Holzcraft • Full-time • Dubai, United Arab Emirates • 2d ago

Job Description: Accountant

Company: HOLZCRAFT

Industry: Manufacturing / Woodworking / Furniture

Location: Ras Al Khor, Dubai, UAE

Position: Accountant

Employment Type: Full-time, Urgent Hiring

About HOLZCRAFT:

HOLZCRAFT is a leader in the woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry, known for crafting high-quality, custom designs. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled Accountant to strengthen our finance team and support our operations with precision and integrity.

Role Overview:

We are urgently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage our financial records, ensure compliance, and support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles, a solid understanding of UAE VAT regulations, and experience in a manufacturing or trading environment. Prior experience in an audit firm is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
General Ledger & Bookkeeping: Maintain full sets of accounts, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly and in a timely manner.
VAT Compliance: Manage all VAT-related activities, including timely filing of VAT returns, reconciliations, and ensuring adherence to UAE VAT laws and regulations.
Audit Support: Liaise with external auditors, prepare necessary schedules, and facilitate the smooth completion of the annual audit. (Previous audit firm experience is highly utilized here.)
Accounts Management: Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, payment runs, collections, and bank reconciliations.
Software Proficiency: Utilize accounting software (Odoo, Tally, QuickBooks) to maintain financial data, generate reports, and improve processes.
Inventory & Costing: Assist in inventory accounting and product costing analysis relevant to the manufacturing sector.
Payroll Assistance: Support the payroll process by providing accurate data for salary calculations.
Compliance: Ensure all financial practices comply with UAE accounting standards and company policies.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA) is a significant advantage.
Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience in the UAE. Previous experience working in an audit firm is mandatory. Experience in manufacturing, trading, or SMEs is preferred.
Technical Skills:
Mandatory Proficiency in accounting software such as Odoo, Tally, and/or QuickBooks.
Advanced skills in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and accounting standards.
Personal Attributes:
High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in an "urgent hiring" environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills in English.