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Job Title: Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Location: DIFC, Dubai, UAE

Position Type: Full Time, Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)

Duration: Late September to early October 2026 start, running until the end of April or May 2027

Role Overview

This is a fixed-term maternity cover position based in our DIFC office in Dubai. The role involves managing daily accounting activities, reconciling accounts, assisting with budgeting, and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of financial transactions. The successful candidate will display a high level of technical competency, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, initiative and organisational skills, and must be able to work independently and get up to speed quickly, given the fixed-term nature of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Record and maintain financial transactions accurately in the accounting system, including preparing and posting journal entries
• Reconcile bank statements, general ledger accounts and other balance sheet accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring turnaround times and deadlines are appropriately managed
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate cash records
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and applicable regulations
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems

Experience

• 2 to 5 years' experience in an accounting role
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable and account reconciliations end to end
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end closing processes
• Experience working in a small to medium enterprise environment
• Experience in financial services or another regulated environment (desirable)

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

About GSB

GSB is an award-winning wealth management firm headquartered in the DIFC, Dubai, regulated by the DFSA and the FCA. We provide financial planning, investment management and private banking services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients internationally, helping them create, protect and grow their wealth in the most ethical and responsible ways possible. GSB is a Certified B Corporation and the Middle East's first CISI Chartered Firm.

Our philosophy is underpinned by four guiding principles:

• Culture First: We're here to build a better world of work while supporting people's financial, physical, professional and social well-being
• Community Led: We're here to contribute to the economic and social betterment of the communities in which we invest, operate and serve
• Governance Driven: We're here to enhance policies and practices relating to our purpose, philosophy, ethics and accountability as a business
• Foresight Set: We're here to continually improve the value we create for all our stakeholders through informed product and service innovation

Applications should be sent to [email protected] 

Visit our website to learn more about us: GSB