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Finance and accounting jobs in the UAE and GCC

Finance and accounting roles exist in almost every Gulf organisation, from small trading companies that need a single accountant to banks, audit firms and multinational groups with large finance teams. Recent tax changes in the region have increased demand for people who understand VAT, corporate tax and compliance. This page lists live finance roles, with UAE and GCC listings first.

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Finance roles you will see

Accountants handle bookkeeping, reconciliations, month-end close and reporting, and senior accountants and finance managers take on budgeting, forecasting and controls. Payroll specialists manage salaries, end-of-service calculations and wage protection system submissions in the UAE.

Audit roles sit with external audit firms and in internal audit teams. Financial analysts, FP&A specialists and treasury staff work in larger organisations, while banks and investment firms hire across credit, risk, compliance and operations.

Qualifications and regional knowledge

Many listings ask for a degree in accounting or finance and a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or CA, or progress towards one. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics, or with cloud accounting tools for smaller businesses, is frequently requested.

Regional knowledge is valuable. UAE VAT and corporate tax, Saudi VAT, zakat and electronic invoicing, and IFRS reporting all appear in Gulf finance job descriptions. If you have hands-on experience with any of these, say so clearly.

Tips for finance job seekers

Be specific about scope: the size of the ledgers you managed in general terms, the entities and currencies involved, and the systems you used. Small employers often want someone who can cover everything from payables to payroll, while large ones look for depth in one area.

Some banking and government-linked finance roles prioritise UAE or other GCC nationals under localisation programmes. Where a listing states this, it reflects the employer's obligations.

Progressing in a Gulf finance career

Finance careers in the region commonly progress from accountant to senior accountant, finance manager and then financial controller or head of finance, with some people moving into FP&A, treasury or audit along the way. Finishing a professional qualification is often the point at which salaries and responsibilities step up. Experience across both small and large organisations can be valuable, because it combines hands-on breadth with exposure to formal controls. Keep up to date with regional tax changes, as they continue to shape what employers need.

How applying works on Voxxhire

Voxxhire lists two kinds of roles. Many listings are imported from employers' own public career sites. For those, the Apply button takes you to the employer's site and your application is handled there, under that employer's own process.

Other roles are posted by employers who run their hiring on Voxxhire. For those you apply on Voxxhire, and depending on how the employer has set up the role, you may be invited to a short structured interview with an AI interviewer, in English or Arabic. It produces notes and an advisory summary for the employer's team; people at the employer review your answers and make every hiring decision.

Before you apply, check the location, work model and any eligibility requirements in the listing. Voxxhire does not check visas, professional licences or right-to-work status, so confirm those directly with the employer.

Frequently asked questions

Is ACCA or CPA more useful in the Gulf?

Both are widely recognised, along with CMA and chartered accountancy qualifications from several countries. The best choice depends on your career path; listings often name the qualifications they accept.

Do I need UAE VAT experience for accounting jobs?

Not always, but it is a clear advantage, especially in SMEs where the accountant prepares VAT returns. Corporate tax knowledge is increasingly requested too.

Why does this page include payroll and audit roles?

The page matches finance-related titles including accountant, finance, financial, audit and payroll, so it covers the wider finance function.

Why does the Apply button sometimes open another website?

Some roles are imported from the employer's own careers site. Applying there sends your details straight to the employer, which handles the application under its own process.

Who decides whether I am shortlisted?

The employer does. Where an employer uses an AI-assisted interview on Voxxhire, the AI's notes and summary are advisory, and people at the employer review them before making any decision.

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