Blueground

Accounting & Reporting Manager

Blueground

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dubai • United Arab Emirates

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About the role

  • Responsible for Accounting and statutory obligations of Blueground's UAE entity locally
  • Part of the EMEA accounting team with responsibility for book keeping across EMEA markets
  • Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with IFRS and UAE GAAP
  • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll postings, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany entries
  • Perform and review all balance sheet reconciliations every month
  • Drive month end closing, including journal entry preparation and review, trial balance sign-off, and submission of management accounts to Group within agreed timelines
  • Support the year-end close process and coordinate all preparatory work ahead of the statutory audit
  • Prepare statutory financial statements in compliance with local GAAP and IFRS, including all required disclosures and supporting schedules
  • Maintain technical accounting positions on key areas including lease accounting (IFRS 16), revenue recognition (IFRS 15), and fixed assets
  • Ensure Group reporting submissions are accurate, complete, and reconciled to local books at all times
  • Act as the primary point of contact for the external auditors, managing the audit process end-to-end from planning through to sign-off
  • Act as the statutory representative of Blueground in the UAE, including signatory authority on regulatory filings, banking documentation, account payable cheques and government submissions
  • Prepare and file UAE VAT returns accurately and on time, maintaining full supporting documentation
  • Manage corporate tax (CT) compliance for the UAE entity, including calculations, filings, and correspondence with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
  • Ensure compliance with economic substance regulations and any other applicable UAE regulatory requirements
  • Oversee corporate secretarial matters for the UAE entity in coordination with legal counsel
  • Maintain local banking relationships
  • Handle intercompany settlement and reconciliation in coordination with the Group treasury function

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, with a strong track record in general ledger management, statutory reporting, and financial close
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) — required
  • Prior experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits independently
  • Solid working knowledge of UAE VAT and corporate tax compliance
  • Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment; prior UAE or GCC accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Deep technical accounting knowledge with strong command of IFRS
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in everything from journal entries to statutory disclosures
  • Proficient in ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central is a nice-to-have) and advanced Excel
  • Organised and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple close deadlines simultaneously
  • Clear written and verbal communicator, able to document accounting positions and liaise with auditors and regulators
  • Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary & annual performance bonus
  • Eligibility for stock option grants (ie equity participation at Blueground)
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Group Health Insurance program
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Dynamic working environment with talented people
  • Flexible work environment through our Blueground Nomads employee mobility program
  • Complimentary accommodation in Blueground locations.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
general ledger managementstatutory reportingfinancial closeUAE VAT compliancecorporate tax complianceIFRSlease accountingrevenue recognitionfixed assetsbalance sheet reconciliations
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommitment to accuracyorganisedprocess-drivenclear communicationverbal communicationwritten communicationability to manage deadlinesmeticulousnessliaising with auditors
Certifications
ACAACCACPA