794 Accountant Jobs in Dubai

What employers ask for

Dubai accountant postings lean heavily on hands-on execution: around four in five mention reconciliations and Microsoft Excel, and roughly two-thirds ask for UAE VAT knowledge or a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Nearly half name a specific accounting system, while professional certifications appear in only about a quarter of postings.

• Bank and account reconciliations

  mentioned in 649 of 783 recent postings · The single most repeated skill, across bank, supplier and customer accounts.

• Microsoft Excel proficiency

  mentioned in 606 of 783 recent postings · Often phrased as 'strong' or 'advanced' Excel skills.

• UAE VAT knowledge

  mentioned in 504 of 783 recent postings · Typically VAT return preparation and FTA-compliant filing.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field

  mentioned in 503 of 783 recent postings

• Named accounting software or ERP

  mentioned in 365 of 783 recent postings · QuickBooks (174), Tally (163), SAP (113) and Zoho Books (108) are the systems most often named.

• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA or CMA)

  mentioned in 216 of 783 recent postings · ACCA appears in 177 postings, CPA in 142, CMA in 117 - usually preferred rather than mandatory.

• Prior UAE accounting experience

  mentioned in 216 of 783 recent postings · Often a hard requirement, e.g. 'minimum 2 years UAE accounting experience'.

• UAE Corporate Tax knowledge

  mentioned in 159 of 783 recent postings · Registration, computation and return filing alongside VAT.

From an analysis of 783 recent postings, September 2026.

Accountant Jobs in Dubai: common questions

How many accountant jobs are open in Dubai right now?

794 live openings as of the latest crawl, with 795 posted in the last 30 days. Listings are pulled continuously from employer career sites and removed the moment they close, so the count you see is the market, not an archive.

What do accountant jobs in Dubai pay?

Among the 235 recent postings that disclose pay, the typical range is AED 3,500–10,000/mo, with a median around AED 5,000/mo. UAE salaries are typically quoted per month in dirhams (AED) and are tax-free. Each listing below shows the employer's own figures where disclosed.

Which companies are hiring accountants in Dubai?

Over the last 30 days the most active employers include Al-Futtaim, ACCA Careers, ADSO LLC, Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) — 695 companies in Dubai posted at least one opening in that window.

Do employers in Dubai sponsor work visas?

Employment visas in the UAE are employer-sponsored by default: once you accept an offer, the employer arranges the work permit and residence visa — there is no separate points system to qualify through.

Do accountant jobs in Dubai require ACCA or CPA?

Not usually. In an analysis of 783 Dubai accountant postings, 216 (about 28%) named a professional certification - ACCA in 177, CPA in 142, CMA in 117 - and it was often listed as preferred rather than mandatory. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance was asked for far more often (503 postings).

Which accounting software do Dubai accountant jobs ask for?

365 of 783 analyzed postings named a specific system. QuickBooks (174), Tally (163), SAP (113) and Zoho Books (108) came up most, so listing the exact systems you have used on your resume matters.

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