Financial Accountant

Job Description – Accountant

Industry:

Healthcare / Clinic

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Employment Type:

Full-Time, On-Site

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant

to manage the day-to-day accounting, taxation, financial reporting and compliance requirements of our clinic in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of

UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, balance-sheet preparation, profit and loss reporting, cash-flow management and healthcare accounting operations

.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Management

• Maintain accurate books of accounts and complete accounting records.

• Record and reconcile daily clinic revenue, patient payments, insurance collections and other income.

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.

• Prepare and review the

  Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Statement and Cash-Flow Statement

  .

• Perform bank, cash, credit-card, payment-gateway and POS reconciliations.

• Monitor outstanding receivables, supplier balances and payment schedules.

• Manage petty cash and verify supporting documents for all expenses.

• Assist management with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

• Prepare department-wise, service-wise and doctor-wise profitability reports.

• Analyse revenue, costs, margins and financial performance, highlighting any discrepancies or leakages.

UAE VAT and Corporate Tax

• Maintain VAT-compliant accounting records and supporting documentation.

• Prepare and file UAE VAT returns accurately and within the required deadlines.

• Review input and output VAT calculations and reconcile VAT accounts.

• Maintain proper classification of taxable, zero-rated and exempt transactions.

• Support UAE Corporate Tax registration, computation, documentation and return filing.

• Maintain records required by the Federal Tax Authority.

• Coordinate with external tax consultants and auditors when required.

• Monitor changes in UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and accounting regulations.

Clinic-Specific Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily patient billing with cash, card, bank transfer, insurance and online collections.

• Verify discounts, complimentary services, refunds, credit notes and package utilisation.

• Track prepaid treatment packages, memberships and unearned revenue.

• Monitor inventory consumption and the cost of medicines, supplements, consumables and treatment materials.

• Reconcile pharmacy, laboratory, dental, aesthetic and clinical service revenues, where applicable.

• Track doctor commissions and revenue-sharing arrangements.

• Coordinate with reception, operations, insurance, procurement and HR teams to ensure complete financial documentation.

• Support insurance receivable reconciliation and monitor outstanding claims, where applicable.

• Maintain fixed-asset registers for medical equipment, furniture, computers and other clinic assets.

• Ensure proper depreciation, asset tagging and accounting treatment.

Payroll and Compliance

• Assist with monthly payroll preparation, staff deductions, incentives and commissions.

• Maintain records relating to employee advances, reimbursements and final settlements.

• Support WPS-related payroll documentation in coordination with HR.

• Coordinate with auditors during statutory and internal audits.

• Ensure proper document control, filing and retention of invoices, receipts, contracts and financial records.

• Implement and maintain appropriate internal financial controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.

• Minimum

  3–5 years of accounting experience

  , preferably within a clinic, medical centre, hospital or healthcare business.

• Practical experience in

  UAE VAT and Corporate Tax preparation and filing

  is essential.

• Strong knowledge of balance-sheet preparation, P&L reporting, cash flow and financial analysis.

• Experience with accounting software such as

  Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Odoo or a similar ERP system

  .

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with clinic-management, billing, POS and insurance systems is preferred.

• Previous UAE experience is strongly preferred.\

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical ability.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.

• Ability to identify revenue leakage, incorrect billing and cost overruns.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to meet strict tax, reporting and audit deadlines.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.

• Ability to work independently and provide clear financial reports to management.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV along with:

• Current location

• Current and expected salary

• Notice period

• Earliest joining date

• Immediate joiners with UAE healthcare experience will be given preference.

• Submit your resumes to : hr@eternell.org