Overview
Freelance Accountant (Full-Time, Hybrid) — Dubai, UAE Jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates at NÓRA
Title: Freelance Accountant (Full-Time, Hybrid) — Dubai, UAE
Company: NÓRA
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
NÓRA LLC, a growing e-commerce business based in Dubai, is looking for a detail-oriented, deadline-driven Accountant to own our day-to-day finance function on a full-time freelance basis. If you take pride in accurate, efficient, error-free books and bring a genuine can-do attitude, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do:
- Handle accounting and bookkeeping: data entry, classification, and reconciliation of all bank transactions
- Reconcile Shopify and payment gateways (e.g. Stripe)
- Reconcile supplier and retail/wholesale partner accounts and record operational expenses
- Prepare and submit daily P&L reports and monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) on schedule
- Complete full platform reconciliations each month, including cash transactions
- Maintain accurate records and trackers for VAT/FTA tax filing
- Coordinate with vendors, auditors, and tax advisors
- Continuously improve processes to make them more efficient and error-free
Must-have requirements:
- Hands-on experience with Shopify and payment gateway reconciliation
- Proficiency with QuickBooks
- 5+ years of experience with an e-commerce business, or professional accounting experience at a Big 4 firm — UAE-based
- Strong understanding of UAE local tax and VAT rules for accurate and compliant tax/VAT filing
- Able to provide references and case studies from past projects, previous roles, or clients
Education & qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or CMA) is a strong advantage
What we're looking for in you:
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Reliable — you consistently meet financial reporting deadlines
- Motivated to streamline processes and eliminate errors
- A proactive, can-do problem solver
- Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills and comfort working with financial data
- High level of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive financial information
- Strong written and verbal communication in English
- Able to work independently and commit to this role on a full-time, exclusive basis
- Available during UAE working hours (9 AM–6 PM GST)
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid flexibility
- The chance to shape the finance function of a fast-growing e-commerce brand
