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Accountant 

Levein Group Job

Location: Remote (Colombo 05 Sri Lanka )

Experience Level: 5-10 years

Department/ Specialism: Finance

Contract Type: Permanent - Full time

About Us

At Levein Group, we’re driving digital innovation across UK’s most dynamic sectors – from healthcare and fintech to hospitality and tech startups, all from our vibrant hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Join our passionate team of technologists where your creativity and skills can transform multiple industries. We offer more than just a job – we provide an environment where innovation meets purpose, where your growth matters, and where your solutions impact leading UK businesses. Ready to work on diverse, cutting-edge projects?

Your Key Responsibilities

Summary of The Role  The Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the organization’s financial records and reporting. The role supports effective financial management through maintaining the general ledger, preparing reconciliations, processing transactions, and supporting month-end and year-end close activities.  The ideal candidate will have hands-on accounting experience in Dubai/UAE and a strong understanding of accounting practices, VAT requirements, corporate tax requirements, and relevant statutory and regulatory obligations. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work independently while supporting wider finance operations.  Role Responsibilities 
  • Generate and distribute accurate and timely customer invoices in accordance with agreed terms. 
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across the general ledger. 
  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments in accordance with applicable accounting standards. 
  • Perform regular bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring all required entries and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
  • Assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules. 
  • Manage and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including supplier invoices, customer invoices, collections, and payments.
  • Review and process expense claims and supplier payments in line with company policies and controls.
  • Maintain appropriate financial records and documentation to support VAT, corporate tax, audit, and statutory requirements. 
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and variance analysis. 
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and required documentation.
  • Maintain organized financial documentation and records for audit and reporting purposes. 
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and systems. 

Required Skill and Qualifications

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience 
  • Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with proven hands-on experience working in Dubai/UAE. 
  • Strong understanding of UAE accounting practices, VAT compliance, and relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Working knowledge of UAE VAT calculations, reconciliations, documentation, and filing processes. 
  • Sound knowledge of general accounting, bookkeeping, AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
  • Experience preparing and posting journals, accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.
  • Experience with accounting software; Xero, QuickBooks or similar systems preferred.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements, including IFRS.
  • Strong numerical and analytical ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
  • Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Effective organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Personal Attributes 
  • Highly accurate, organized, and efficient in approach to work. 
  • Proactive and results oriented.
  • Strong ownership of assigned accounting activities and deadlines.
  • Reliable team player with a collaborative mindset.
  • Demonstrates initiative and a continuous improvement attitude. 

Benefits

Work Environment 
  • General Work Hours: Between 9:00AM to 6:00PM Dubai time – 45hrs/week.
  • Location: Remote WFH + Occasional Meets at our Colombo 5 office – Sri Lanka
  • Benefits: Paid leave, career upskilling opportunities, eLearning courses.

A Flexible Approach
to Work

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Work from where you perform best

Whether from your home office, coworking space, or our Porto HQ, you have the freedom to choose.

Earn above the Sri Lankan market

Work with international companies and get paid accordingly.

EPF/ETF included

We operate as a registered Sri Lankan employer.

Flexible Remote Work

Your work hours are flexible. Work remote.

Career Growth & Support

A dedicated team that handles your hardware, HR, and growth.

Health Insurance & Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance coverage, plus additional benefits.

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