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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and meticulous Corporate Accountant to join the NWS Strategic team in our Dubai office. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full accounting function across our UAE and Sri Lanka operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of timely management information to support strategic decision-making by the Board of Directors.

This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical accounting knowledge across multiple jurisdictions, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to operate autonomously within a small, high-performing team. The successful candidate will be expected to take full ownership of the accounting function, managing everything from day-to-day bookkeeping through to director-level business intelligence and board reporting. They will work closely with the company’s directors to provide the financial clarity needed to drive sound investment, operational, and growth decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting: • Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and all accounting records for UAE and Sri Lanka entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, for presentation to directors and shareholders.• Produce director-level business intelligence packs, including variance analysis against budget and forecast, key performance indicators, and anomaly flagging. • Ensure the correct separation and classification of capital expenditure and operating expenditure within the accounts to maintain P&L accuracy.• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation schedules, and provisions. • Prepare and submit statutory financial statements in line with the reporting requirements of both jurisdictions.

Tax Compliance and Regulatory Obligations: • Manage all UAE tax obligations, including VAT registration and filing, Corporate Tax compliance (including transfer pricing documentation where applicable), and Economic Substance Regulations reporting. • Manage all Sri Lanka tax obligations, including income tax, withholding tax, EPF/ETF contributions, and any other statutory filings. • Stay current with changes to tax legislation in both the UAE and Sri Lanka, proactively advising the directors on the impact of any regulatory changes on the business. • Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities in both jurisdictions to ensure full compliance.

Cash Flow and Treasury Management:• Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts, with particular attention to seasonal cash flow patterns and low-season liquidity management. • Monitor bank balances, manage inter-company fund transfers between UAE and Sri Lanka entities, and ensure adequate working capital at all times.• Track and report on loan servicing schedules, including bank loans, shareholder loans, and any other financing arrangements, ensuring all repayment obligations are met on time. • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including aged creditor and debtor analysis, and escalate overdue items to the directors as required.

Budgeting and Forecasting:• Support the directors in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment between budgeted and actual revenue and cost lines.• Conduct regular budget-versus-actuals analysis, identifying material variances and providing clear, actionable commentary to directors on the underlying causes.• Maintain and refine Excel-based management accounts templates and financial models used for board-level decision-making.

Systems, Tools, and Process Improvement: • Operate as the primary user and administrator of the company’s accounting software platforms, including Zoho Books and Xero, ensuring data integrity and system optimisation.• Develop and maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures to safeguard the company’s financial assets.• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, automate routine tasks, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of the accounting function.• Manage the setup and maintenance of any new financial tools, integrations, or reporting dashboards as the business grows.

Payroll and Statutory Compliance:• Manage or oversee payroll processing for staff in both jurisdictions, including salary payments, statutory deductions (EPF, ETF, PAYE), service charge distributions, and casual staff payments.• Ensure compliance with all labour and employment-related financial obligations in both the UAE and Sri Lanka.• Maintain accurate payroll records and reconcile payroll costs against budget on a monthly basis.

Stakeholder Communication and Ad Hoc Analysis: • Present financial reports and analysis to directors and shareholders in a clear, concise, and commercially meaningful format. • Respond promptly to ad hoc financial queries from the directors, preparing scenario analysis, cost-benefit assessments, and financial projections as required.• Support due diligence, investment appraisal, and financial structuring for any new business ventures or expansion initiatives.

Required Qualifications

The candidate will require the following qualifications:• A recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or CA, or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline. A Master’s degree or MBA would be advantageous.• Demonstrable experience as a business or corporate accountant, with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience, including substantive experience working in both Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. • Comprehensive knowledge of UAE VAT legislation and filing requirements, including the ability to manage end-to-end VAT compliance independently.• Comprehensive knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax law, including the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns, transfer pricing considerations, and Economic Substance Regulations reporting. • Strong working knowledge of Sri Lankan tax law, including income tax, withholding tax, EPF/ETF, and other statutory obligations applicable to private limited companies.• Experience working in the hospitality, food and beverage, or tourism sectors would be highly regarded.• Accounting experience gained in Australia would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Technical Skills

The candidate must demonstrate high proficiency in the following: • Zoho Books — as the primary accounting platform. The candidate must be confident in configuring, operating, and reporting from Zoho Books with minimal supervision. • Xero — working knowledge of Xero is required, including the ability to extract data, run reports, and reconcile transactions. • Microsoft Excel — advanced proficiency is essential, including the ability to build and maintain financial models, management accounts templates, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, conditional formatting, and data validation. The candidate will be expected to work directly in Excel-based reporting tools used by the Board. • Other accounting and ERP platforms — familiarity with additional software such as Quick Books, SAP, or Tally would be beneficial. • Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 — comfortable working across both productivity suites for collaboration and document management.

Language Requirements• Fluent in English — full professional proficiency in reading, writing, and spoken communication. All financial reporting, board communication, and stakeholder correspondence is conducted in English. • Fluent in Sinhalese (Sinhala) — full professional proficiency in reading, writing, and spoken communication. Required for liaising with Sri Lanka-based staff, suppliers, banks, and regulatory authorities. • Arabic language skills would be advantageous, particularly for navigating UAE government portals, liaising with local authorities, and supporting Arabic-language documentation requirements. • Any additional languages would be considered a benefit.

Key Skills and Attributes

The candidate will require the following skills and attributes: • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all financial records, reports, and filings. • Strong commercial acumen — the ability to interpret financial data in the context of business performance and communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders. • A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines consistently without close supervision. • High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information, shareholder data, and confidential business matters. • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage the accounting needs of multiple entities and jurisdictions simultaneously. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures and with team members in different locations and time zones. • A solutions-oriented mindset — comfortable identifying problems, proposing practical solutions, and implementing improvements without waiting to be directed. • Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving business environment where priorities may shift, and resourcefulness is valued. • A collaborative and team-oriented disposition, while maintaining the independence and professional judgement expected of a qualified accountant. • Willingness to travel to Sri Lanka periodically as required by the business.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience across the UAE and Sri Lanka, their proficiency with the accounting platforms listed above, and their availability to commence. Applications should be submitted via Linked In.