Accountant - Unpaid Internship / Work experience

Accounts & Tax Compliance Intern

Company: Connect Glocal – CGSMENA

Department: Finance & Administration

Reporting To: CEO & Founder

Duration: 3 Months

Type: Unpaid Internship / Work Experience

Working Hours: 4 hours per day

Work Arrangement: 80% Remote | 20% On-site

Days Off: 2 days per week

About Connect Glocal – CGSMENA

Connect Glocal (CGSMENA) is a growing business community and consulting platform focused on connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, professionals and organisations across the region.

Through business networking, learning, consulting, community initiatives, events and editorial projects such as The Bulletin by Connect Glocal, CGSMENA aims to create opportunities for businesses and people to connect, collaborate and grow together.

We are looking for a motivated Accounts & Tax Compliance Intern who wants to gain practical experience in accounting, financial administration and UAE Corporate Tax compliance while working closely with a growing business.

About the Internship

This is a 3-month unpaid work-experience internship, designed particularly for students, recent graduates or early-career individuals who are looking to gain practical exposure and strengthen their CV before entering the workforce.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to day-to-day accounting, financial record keeping, corporate tax compliance, invoicing, reconciliations and working with external accountants/auditors.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounts

• Maintain day-to-day books of accounts and financial records.

• Record purchases, sales, expenses and other financial transactions.

• Assist with bank reconciliations.

• Maintain accounts payable and receivable records.

• Prepare and raise invoices and track payment status.

• Follow up on outstanding payments and collections.

• Reconcile event/payment collections against attendee records, refunds and supporting documentation.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow information.

Corporate Tax & Compliance

• Maintain invoices, receipts, contracts, bank statements, payroll records and other financial documentation.

• Assist with preparing information for UAE Corporate Tax calculations and filings.

• Support the review of deductible and non-deductible business expenses.

• Assist in identifying relevant tax adjustments and maintaining supporting documentation.

• Prepare financial information required by external accountants or tax advisers.

• Support external audits and provide requested financial records.

• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records in line with applicable UAE accounting and Corporate Tax requirements.

• Maintain a calendar of accounting, tax and compliance deadlines.

• Monitor relevant changes to UAE accounting and Corporate Tax requirements.

• Maintain organised financial filing systems and appropriate audit trails.

Requirements

• Penultimate-year, final-year student or recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.

• B.Com, M.Com, CA-Inter, CMA-Inter or equivalent qualifications are welcome.

• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

• Basic working knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, reconciliations and preferably Pivot Tables/VLOOKUP.

• Familiarity with accounting software is an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage tasks remotely.

• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial information.

• Previous internship, articleship or practical accounting experience is an advantage, but not mandatory.

What You Will Gain

• 3 months of practical work experience within a growing UAE business.

• Hands-on exposure to accounting and financial administration.

• Practical understanding of UAE Corporate Tax compliance.

• Experience working with invoices, reconciliations, financial records and reporting.

• Exposure to external accountants, auditors and compliance processes.

• Direct mentorship and guidance from the CEO & Founder.

• Experience working in a growing entrepreneurial environment.

• Opportunity to understand how finance supports the wider operations of an SME.

• Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the internship.

• A valuable opportunity to build practical experience and strengthen your professional CV.

Important Information

This is an unpaid 3-month internship intended for students and recent graduates seeking practical work experience.

Working arrangement: 80% remote and 20% on-site

Working hours: 4 hours per day

Days off: 2 days per week

If you are looking for an opportunity to move beyond classroom learning and gain genuine practical exposure to accounting, finance and UAE Corporate Tax within an entrepreneurial environment, we would love to hear from you.

Join Connect Glocal – CGSMENA and gain experience while being part of a growing business community.