Senior Accountant – Real Estate or Property Management
Job Details
Job Title:
Senior Accountant – Real Estate or Property Management
Department:
Accounting
Location:
Dubai, UAE
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
TBD
Job Description of Senior Accountant – Real Estate or Property Management
✅ We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with a real estate or property management background to join our client’s finance team in Dubai. You will be the go-to person for the day-to-day accounting of a property portfolio, from rental income and tenant accounts to month-end close and statutory reporting.
✅ Your work will give management accurate, timely numbers on how each property is performing, and keep the business compliant with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements. You will also guide junior team members and help improve the finance team’s systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities of Senior Accountant – Real Estate or Property Management
✅ Manage the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations and month-end closing.
✅ Handle rental income, tenant and landlord accounts, security deposits and post-dated cheques (PDCs).
✅ Prepare financial statements, property-wise profitability reports, budgets and cash-flow forecasts.
✅ Support UAE VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, audits and internal controls.
✅ Guide and mentor junior accounting staff.
✅ Support ERP and process improvements to make the finance function more efficient.
Qualification Required for Senior Accountant – Real Estate or Property Management
✅ Education
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
✅ CMA, ACCA, CA (semi-qualified), MBA Finance or MCom preferred.
✅ Experience
✅ Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.
✅ At least 2 years in real estate, particularly property management or leasing (mandatory).
✅ UAE experience is an advantage.
✅ Skills
✅ Strong knowledge of IFRS/IAS, UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
✅ Proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting software.