Accountant & Transaction Coordinator

Location: Dubai, UAE
Company: Boutique Real Estate Conveyancing Firm

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive Accountant & Transaction Coordinator to join our growing conveyancing team in Dubai.

This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong accounting knowledge with practical experience in Dubai real estate transactions. As a small and dynamic team, we are looking for someone who is hands-on, trustworthy, organized, and willing to take ownership of both financial and transaction support functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Finance

• Manage day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.
• Process client payments, receipts, supplier payments, and banking transactions.
• Generate and manage payment links and monitor collections.
• Prepare management reports, financial statements, and cash flow reports.
• Monitor company cash flow and support budgeting activities.
• Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and external advisors.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support Corporate Tax compliance and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain financial controls and internal procedures.

Real Estate Transactions & Conveyancing Support

• Support property sale and purchase transactions from initiation to completion.
• Review transaction-related documentation and financial records.
• Coordinate with clients, brokers, banks, developers, trustee offices, and government authorities.
• Track transaction payments, settlements, and completion milestones.
• Assist with mortgage settlements, NOCs, developer-related payments, and transfer procedures.
• Support preparation and verification of completion statements and transaction reconciliations.
• Ensure all transaction records are maintained accurately and securely.

Banking & Payments

• Liaise with banks regarding transfers, settlements, account matters, and transaction support.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing payments related to property transactions.
• Assist with client fund management and payment tracking.
• Ensure timely processing of all financial obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional accounting qualification or certification is preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of UAE accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Experience within real estate, conveyancing, brokerage, property management, legal support, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Understanding of Dubai real estate transaction processes is a significant advantage.
• Experience dealing with banks, mortgage settlements, payment gateways, and transaction-related payments.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with accounting software and CRM systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with practical exposure to any of the following will be given preference:

• Dubai Land Department (DLD) processes.
• Trustee office procedures.
• Property transfer transactions.
• Mortgage settlements and bank coordination.
• Developer payments and NOC procedures.
• Client funds and transaction accounting.
• Trust/client account management.
• Cash flow forecasting and management reporting.
• Real estate conveyancing operations.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Honest, reliable, and highly trustworthy.
• Loyal and committed to long-term employment.
• Organized and process-driven.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a small team environm