Accountant (Temporary - 6 Months)

UOWD10747 - Accountant (Temporary – 6 Months)

Business Unit

Administration

Job Family

Not Applicable

Department

Finance

Contract Type

Limited Contract Full Time

Location

Dubai

About UOWD

Established in 1951 and ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide*, Australia’s University of Wollongong is a global brand with international campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) offers over 40 internationally recognised bachelor's and master's degrees spanning 10 in-demand industry sectors. Our programs are accredited by CAA and KHDA in UAE, but also by AQF in Australia. All business programs of the University of Wollongong are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In addition, individual programs in the School of Business are accredited by professional bodies including CFA, ACCA, CIPD, CIM, CILT.

The first internationally accredited Australian university in the UAE, we are the education gateway of choice for over 3,500 students, representing 100+ nationalities. Our global community of 152,000 alumni are pursuing career goals with respected blue-chip companies and industry giants such as 3M, ADCB, Adidas, Amazon, Deloitte, Emirates, FedEx, GE, IBM, Microsoft and Pepsico. Additionally, research reveals that 83%** of fresh graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

Life at UOWD is rooted in the continued pursuit of excellence through teaching, research and industry engagement, with the student experience at its heart. Our 200,000-square-foot campus at Dubai Knowledge Park features access to cutting-edge technologies and a mix of traditional and innovative learning spaces, all housed in a vibrant modern setting that promises to deliver an enriched learning experience for our students. Located strategically near the Palm and the Burj Khalifa, the University benefits from the huge investment and innovation opportunities the city is known for globally.

*QS World University Rankings 2024

**Data from the Graduate Destination Survey 2017 to 2021

About the Role

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Accountant to join the Finance team on a 6-month temporary contract . This role has been created to provide additional support during a period of significant regulatory change and strategic finance projects, including VAT reforms, Corporate Tax developments, internal VAT audits, and the implementation of E-Invoicing initiatives.

This is not a transactional accounting position. The successful candidate will act as a genuine working partner within the Finance team, taking ownership of the preparation and analysis of technical accounting outputs, enabling senior finance leaders to focus on oversight, compliance, and strategic delivery.

Key Responsibilities

You will support a wide range of financial accounting, reporting, audit, tax, payroll, and finance automation activities, including:

• Preparing month-end close entries, reconciliations, revenue schedules, and adjustment journals for review.
• Supporting year-end financial reporting and audit preparation activities.
• Managing audit requests, supporting documentation, and draft responses to auditors.
• Assisting with VAT and Corporate Tax reconciliations and supporting compliance activities.
• Supporting payroll accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Contributing to finance process improvement and automation initiatives, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA) workflows.
• Maintaining finance process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Assisting with student account and accounts receivable matters requiring technical accounting support.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

We are looking for an accountant who combines strong technical capability with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in financial accounting, including month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support activities.
• Working knowledge of VAT and tax compliance processes.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting systems. Experience with Oracle is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and sound accounting fundamentals.
• Part-qualified or currently pursuing a professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent).
• Exposure to process automation, analytics, or Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools

Important Eligibility Requirement

This is a temporary 6-month appointment and does not include visa sponsorship.

Candidates must already hold a valid UAE residency visa and be legally eligible to work in the UAE at the time of appointment.

Why Join UOWD?

Gain exposure to significant finance transformation and regulatory projects.

Work alongside experienced finance leaders in a professional university environment.

Contribute to tax, audit, automation, and financial reporting initiatives that have a direct organisational impact.

Opportunity to develop broad technical and operational finance experience.