Job Details

About the Role

Habot Connect DMCC is scaling and looking for a motivated professional to ensure the accuracy of financial records, support UAE regulatory requirements, and assist in the transition to automated accounting systems like Zoho Books. As our Remote Junior Accountant – Accounts & Tax, you will play a key role in managing the financial affairs of our founder/owner, supporting company accounting and tax functions, and maintaining the financial integrity of Habot Connect DMCC.

Primary Responsibilities

• Meticulous daily maintenance and preparation of books of accounts.
• Managing the founder’s personal finances, including tracking income, expenses, and ensuring timely compliance with Indian personal income tax regulations.
• Assisting with Indian Income Tax requirements, internal audit, and other compliances such as income tax filings, capital gain, and shares transfer.
• Coordinating and supporting external and internal audit processes, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and documentation, as well as conducting internal audits of Dubai operations with a focus on process compliance, bank balance reconciliation, and operational efficiency.
• Overseeing Remittance of Funds, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and proper documentation.
• Performing bank reconciliations by matching transactions and resolving discrepancies
• Handling Bank KYC documentation, updates, and liaison with banking institutions to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Supporting the preparation of comprehensive financial reports and documentation.
• Executing data migration and providing support for the transition to Zoho Books and QuickBooks.
• Contributing to the development of internal automated data entry systems and designing/maintaining MIS trackers to monitor the daily frequency.
• Handling other ad-hoc tasks as required to support the accounts team and the broader organization.

Core Competencies

• Familiarity with Google Sheets, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks for transaction recording and system migration.
• Proven experience in managing personal finances; extensive knowledge of Indian tax laws and regulations; familiarity with UAE accounting and regulatory requirements is a plus.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, audit coordination, banking compliance, and fund remittance processes.
• Ability to use spreadsheets for MIS work and data tracking.
• Ability to support internal and external audits, perform reconciliations, evaluate internal controls, and assess financial processes.
• Ability to perform Pareto analysis and use numerical aptitude to audit banking transactions.
• Comfort using login-based systems to verify documents.
• A proactive and strategic mindset focused on process improvement.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to new financial situations, and stay updated on regulations and accounting standards.
• Clear written and verbal communication for seamless remote collaboration; strong
• interpersonal skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.