Vortex Fire is a global fire safety engineering consultancy with offices across the Middle East, Australia and Canada. We provide specialist services in fire safety engineering, building code consultancy and risk management. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Financial Accountant to support our Dubai operations and contribute to financial management across our international offices.

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting and compliance for the Dubai office, while also supporting group-level and international financial operations. This role suits a hands-on finance professional with strong technical accounting skills and experience working in a consultancy or professional services environment with cross-border exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for the Dubai office
Maintain accurate general ledger, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
Manage accounts payable and receivable
Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital
Support budget preparation and financial forecasting for local and international operations

International and Group Support

Support financial reporting and consolidation across international offices
Coordinate with finance teams and external accountants in other jurisdictions
Assist with intercompany transactions, reconciliations and reporting
Support group-level management reporting and analysis

Compliance and Audit

Ensure compliance with UAE tax regulations, including VAT and Corporate Tax
Support compliance requirements across international jurisdictions as required
Coordinate with external auditors and support audit processes
Maintain strong internal financial controls and documentation

Payroll and Expense Management

Support payroll processing in coordination with HR
Review staff expenses and reimbursements
Ensure compliance with company policies across regions

Business Support

Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior management
Support the Finance and Operations Director with ad hoc financial tasks
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and controls across the business

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or a related field
Part-qualified or actively pursuing ACCA, CA or CPA (preferred)
At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience
Experience working in the UAE with good knowledge of VAT and local regulations
Exposure to international or multi-entity accounting is highly desirable
Strong proficiency in accounting software (preferably QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel
High level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
Fluent in English

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