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Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations . Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports . Handle UAE VAT compliance , including VAT calculations, reconciliations, documentation, and return preparation. Support UAE Corporate Tax calculations, compliance, documentation, and filing requirements. Perform bank, vendor, customer, and intercompany reconciliations. Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, and journal entries . Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure accurate depreciation accounting. Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring, and variance analysis. For manufacturing operations, support inventory accounting, costing, stock reconciliation, and cost analysis . Coordinate with internal/external auditors and provide required financial documentation. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable UAE regulations. Maintain accurate accounting records through ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, or Oracle . Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline . 5+ years of relevant accounting experience , preferably within manufacturing/industrial companies. Strong practical knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax . Experience with Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems . Good understanding of financial reporting, GL accounting, reconciliations, and month-end closing. Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory and costing , is highly preferred. CA / ACCA / CMA / CPA qualification or part-qualification would be an advantage.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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