The role
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to own the accounting, tax and reporting work for a portfolio of client companies and holding structures in the UAE. You will work closely with our structuring, compliance and banking teams, so your numbers will directly support client decisions, bank reviews and regulatory filings.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual accounts for a portfolio of UAE mainland and free zone companies, in line with IFRS.
- Manage UAE Corporate Tax work: registrations, tax computations, returns and supporting files, including free zone and small business relief questions.
- Prepare and file VAT returns, review the VAT treatment of transactions and handle FTA queries.
- Support Economic Substance, UBO register and other annual compliance filings with the relevant authorities.
- Coordinate with external auditors and prepare audit files, schedules and reconciliations.
- Prepare the financial information banks request during account opening, periodic reviews and KYC refreshes.
- Review the work of junior accountants and bookkeepers and keep client files clean and well documented.
- Flag tax, accounting and cash risks early and suggest practical solutions to clients and partners.
- Help improve our internal processes, templates and accounting tools.
Requirements
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent).
- At least five years of accounting experience, including time in an audit firm, accounting firm or corporate service provider.
- Solid, hands-on knowledge of IFRS, UAE Corporate Tax and UAE VAT.
- Experience with multiple client entities and holding or group structures.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, Zoho Books, QuickBooks or similar).
- Careful, organised and comfortable working to filing deadlines.
- Based in the UAE or ready to relocate.
Nice to have
- Experience with free zone entities (for example DMCC, IFZA, RAK ICC, JAFZA, ADGM or DIFC).
- Exposure to Economic Substance Regulations and UBO filings.
- Experience preparing information packs for banks.
- Basic knowledge of transfer pricing for related-party transactions.
Languages
Fluent English is required. Arabic, French or another language is a plus.
About Bolster Group
Bolster Group is an international consulting firm with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs, families and companies set up, structure and operate across borders. We advise on cross-border structuring, compliance, banking relationships and financial risk, with teams in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Geneva. Our clients trust us with sensitive matters, so we work with discretion, precision and a long-term view.
What we offer
- A role with real responsibility in an international consulting firm with over a decade of experience.
- Varied, interesting cross-border work with clients from many countries.
- Daily work with colleagues in Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Geneva.
- A senior, close-knit team where your work is visible and valued.
- Training and support to grow your technical skills.
- Competitive package based on experience, discussed at interview.