Accounts Executive (Contract)

SmartStay · Dubai

Hybrid: DubaiContractJunior, Mid LevelFinance & Banking
Posted 8 months ago

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Post historical purchase invoices and expense entries into QuickBooks Online (QBO).
  • Assist with bank reconciliations, vendor ledger clean-up, and correction of duplicate or missing entries.
  • Import revenue data manually from Hostaway into QuickBooks until automation is in place.
  • Maintain accurate VAT records and assist in filing returns where applicable.
  • Support in corporate tax compliance prep by organizing expense classifications and ledger accuracy.
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure audit-readiness.
  • Assist in finalizing Chart of Accounts mapping when required.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of UAE accounting experience, especially in bookkeeping and reconciliations.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (hands-on experience required).
  • Knowledge of UAE VAT rules and Corporate Tax compliance.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver within tight deadlines.
  • Flexible for ad-hoc tasks and urgent requirements during reporting periods or departmental coordination.
  • Good understanding of Excel and Google Sheets.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with real estate, hospitality, or short-term rentals is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Dynamic workplace culture that values innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.

About the Company

SmartStay is a holiday homes company offering luxury furnished apartments in prime locations like Downtown Dubai. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and reliability to our clients. Join us as we undergo a financial reset, where your work will have a direct impact on ensuring critical compliance and financial accuracy.

Skills & tools

QuickBooks OnlineBookkeepingReconciliationsVATCorporate taxExcelGoogle SheetsReal Estate AccountingHospitality

What the team is looking for

Use this list as a quick fit check before you apply.

  1. 01UAE accounting
  2. 02QuickBooks
  3. 03VAT knowledge
  4. 04Tax compliance
  5. 05Excel
  6. 06Google Sheets

Benefits & perks

  • Paid Leave