Welcome to my Profile!
Who I am?
I am experienced accountant who provides accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax preparation services for International Clients. I offer intelligent business support, excellent problem solving with leadership skills. I have strong credentials with plenty of experience working online in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, taxation, payroll and financial analysis.
Qualification and Experience:
Qualified Cost and Management accountant (ICMAP) with 4+ years of experience working in US CPA firms and 3+ years of working in a UAE Based Firm
Other Certification:
US Federal Tax - University of Illinois, USA(5 courses)
What Services I can provide you:
1. Accounting and Bookkeeping (QuickBooks online/Desktop, Xero, Wave, Zoho, Oracle)
2. Tax Preparation
3. Payroll Preparation and filing of returns
4. Excel related tasks
Please review Bookkeeping profile for accounting, Tax preparation profile for Tax preparation services and payroll services.
Thank you.
Bookkeeping
Microsoft Excel
Bank Reconciliation
Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting Software
Tax Preparation
Xero
Financial Report
Financial Statement
Microsoft Word
Account Reconciliation
Accounts Payable Management
Accounting
Jeanelle Kay N.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$30/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I provide bespoke accounting and finance services for founders and SMEs who need clean systems, accurate reporting, and compliant tax processes.
My focus is on:
• Accounting system setup and optimization in Xero and QuickBooks.
• Clean‑up and catch‑up of accounts and historical corrections.
• Ongoing accounting support and monthly financial reviews.
• Tax compliance and filing support tailored to your jurisdiction.
• Xero and QuickBooks training for founders and finance teams.
• Fractional CFO services: reporting, cash flow visibility, and strategic finance support.
I help clients move from messy books, disconnected processes, and tax‑related uncertainty to a structured finance function that supports growth and compliance.
If you need someone who can bring clarity to your accounts and ensure your tax obligations are handled correctly, you've come to the right place.
Bookkeeping
Data Entry
Payroll Accounting
Microsoft Excel
Bank Reconciliation
Financial Accounting
Business Consulting
Xero
Financial Reporting
Musaab S.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$25/hr
5.0
18 jobs
ICAEW Chartered Accountant with 11 years of experience helping businesses in the US, UK, UAE, and Europe clean up their books, stay compliant, and make better financial decisions with accurate 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝑻𝒂𝒙 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, and 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈.
I work with founders, e-commerce brands, Shopify and Amazon sellers, SaaS companies, real estate investors, property management firms, and service businesses who need their numbers done properly, not just entered into a system.
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒎𝒆:
➣ Full charge bookkeeping and monthly close in 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 and 𝑿𝒆𝒓𝒐
➣ Catch up and cleanup bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, and chart of accounts rebuilds
➣ Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing
➣ VAT returns, 𝑼𝑨𝑬 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑻𝒂𝒙, US sales tax, and cross border compliance filings
➣ 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 for fundraising, cash runway, burn rate, and scenario planning
➣ Three statement financial models, DCF valuation, and investor pitch deck financials
➣ Management accounts, KPI dashboards, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
➣ 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝑭𝑶 and outsourced controller support for growing businesses
➣ ERP implementation and migration between QuickBooks, Xero, Odoo, and NetSuite
𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆:
➣ 𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑬𝑾 qualification is the UK equivalent of a CPA, which means you are working with a fully chartered accountant, not just a bookkeeper
➣ 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒓 Level 1 and Level 2 certified
➣ 𝑿𝒆𝒓𝒐 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒅
➣ 11 years across audit, FP&A, financial reporting, ERP implementation, and group consolidation
➣ Experience with multi entity structures, intercompany reconciliation, transfer pricing, and cross border tax setups
➣ Hands on with Shopify, Stripe, PayPal, Amazon, A2X, Dext, Gusto, and Expensify integrations
If your books are behind, your reporting is unclear, or you need a finance partner who can actually think through the numbers with you, send me a message and we can have a short call to see if I am the right fit.
𝑻𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉:
𝟏. QuickBooks
𝟐. Xero
𝟑. Odoo
𝟒. Wave Financial
𝟓. Bloomberg Terminal
𝟔. FactSet
7. Gimbla
𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬:
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Bookkeeping jobs, Bookkeeper, Bookkeeper training, Financial Analyst Services, Financial Analyst Reports, Financial Analyst Consulting, Financial Analyst, Financial modeling, Financial Reporting, Investment Manager, Investment analysis, Investment Analyst, Investor Pitch Deck,
Financial Analysis & Valuation, Microsoft Excel, Budgeting and Forecasting, Investment Management, Cash Flow Optimization, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Cost Control, Fractional CFO, Financial Modeler, Business & Financial Analyst, Financial Management/CFO, CFO Financial Modeler, CFO Financial Analyst, Valuation Expert, Accounting & Taxation, Financial model, Financial Planning, Fundraising, CA | CFA, Business Valuation and Forecasting, Business plan & Deck, Market Research, Company Valuation, Tax Preparation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping software, Bookkeeping services, Bookkeeping basics, Bookkeeping accountant, Bookkeeping, Bookkeeper, Accountant Consultant, Accountant Specialist, Accountant Bookkeeper, Accountant Analyst,
Accountant CPA, Accountant Manager, Accountant Virtual Assistant, Accountant Tax Expert,
Accountant Financial Advisor, Accountant Auditor, Accountant Payroll Specialist, Accountant Data Entry, Accountant QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Accountant Excel Specialist, Accountant Budget Analyst, Accountant Forensic Specialist, Accountant Tax Preparer, Accountant Financial Planner, Bookkeeper training, Bookkeeper for entrepreneur, Bookkeeping and accounting, Bookkeeping for taxes, Bookkeeping for traders, Nonprofit Bookkeeping,
Bookkeeping for landlords, Real-Estate Bookkeeping, Bookkeeping for restaurants,
Bookkeeping for small business owners.
Let’s simplify your financials and make your accounting stress-free. Send me a message to discuss your needs!
𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔,
𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒂𝒂𝒃
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Finance & Accounting
QuickBooks Online
Financial Analysis
Financial Statement
Financial Planning
Accounting Basics
Corporate Tax
Accounts Payable
Valuation
Xero
Odoo
Financial Reporting
Forecasting
Sage
Taxation
SAP
Sehrish I.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Dubai UAE Accounting & Corporate Tax Expert assists Mainland and Freezone businesses with bookkeeping, FTA compliance, and VAT filing.
Overview:
I am a VAT- and corporate-certified accountant with 3+ years of proven experience in the UAE. I specialize in corporate tax (2023–2025 law), VAT compliance, and full accounting services for Freezone and Mainland companies. My goal is simple: help businesses stay compliant with FTA requirements, avoid penalties, and maintain accurate financials.
✅ My Core Services
Corporate Tax & VAT
Corporate Tax registration & return filing (FTA compliance)
VAT registration, filing & advisory for Freezone and Mainland companies
Tax planning & penalty avoidance strategies
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll
Accounts payable & receivable management
Zoho Books setup, clean-up & ongoing management
Financial Reporting & Compliance
IFRS-compliant financial statements
Budgeting, forecasting & management reports
Year-end closing & audit support
💻 Software Expertise
Zoho Books | QuickBooks Online | Xero | Tally | Oracle
🔑 Why Clients Choose Me
✔ UAE Tax Specialist – updated knowledge of 2023–2025 Corporate Tax & VAT laws
✔ Proven Results – $30k+ Upwork earnings | Top Rated | 96% JSS
✔ Zoho Books Expert – handled 50+ UAE & UK businesses
✔ Detail-Oriented & Reliable – accurate, clean & timely work
✔ Trusted by SMEs & Freezone Companies – confidentiality guaranteed
📊 Let’s Work Together
If you need a trusted accountant in Dubai/UAE who understands Corporate Tax, VAT, and bookkeeping, I will help you:
Stay compliant with UAE tax regulations
Save time & reduce penalties
Gain financial clarity with accurate reports
Payroll Accounting
Intuit QuickBooks
Tax Return
Bank Reconciliation
FreshBooks
Financial Audit
Invoicing
Sage 50cloud
Month-End Close Assistance
GAAP
Xero
Tax Preparation
Amazon Seller Central
Nida F.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$38/hr
5.0
43 jobs
I am an ACA, CPA and MBA Finance and have almost 8 years of working experience in corporate industry as a Financial Analyst and consultant.
I am equipped to provide services based on training from my practical experience with different firms in regards to Financial reporting & analysis, reconciliation of branches and Head Office, maintaining corporate governance records. SOP for vouching procedures approvals and posting and its reconciliation for monthly reporting and adjustment is my forte.
I have strong work ethics and am able to work with determination and efficiency.
I am results-driven and am known to be a team leader with thorough understanding of what is expected from me.
Bookkeeping
Accounting Software
Budget Management
Bank Reconciliation
Managerial Finance
Financial Analysis
Financial Audit
Financial Accounting
Account Reconciliation
Cash Flow Analysis
CPA
QuickBooks Online
Chart of Accounts
Financial Modeling
Financial Projection
Muhammad S.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$10/hr
4.5
17 jobs
✅ Market Research Expert ✅ 3+ Years of Experience ✅ 100% Client-Focused Approach ✅ Available for Immediate Start ✅ Business Graduate (BBA - Banking & Finance) ✅ Data-Driven Research with Verified Sources ✅ Feasibility Studies, Business Plans & Pitch Decks
Hi, I’m Muhammad Sami — a dedicated researcher and strategist with a strong business background. I specialize in turning data into clear strategies for startups and growing brands. Whether you need a market report, investor-ready pitch deck, or a rock-solid business plan, I’m here to help you get results. Let’s connect and bring your idea to life!
Data Entry
Word Processing
Microsoft Excel
References & Citations
Content Research
Topic Research
Google Sheets
Research Paper Writing
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data Analysis
Influencer Research
Lead Generation
Research & Strategy
Research Documentation
Research & Development
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