Junior Accountant (Relocation to Dubai)
Puffy · APAC
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- AED 150,000 / year
- APAC
Job highlights
- Own daily accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Fast-track career to finance operator.
- Work with a top US mattress brand.
- Experience tax-free income and lifestyle in Dubai.
- Utilize AI tools for accounting automation.
About the role
Junior Accountant - Dubai
Puffy is a Top 5 US direct-to-consumer mattress brand with over $1 Billion in sales, seeking a detail-oriented, self-driven Junior Accountant to join our lean accounting team in Dubai. You will own day-to-day accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting across our portfolio, ensuring the books are clean, accurate, and audit-ready. You will leverage AI to perform these tasks faster and smarter than traditional methods.
The Career Accelerator
Fast-track your growth from junior accountant to a confident multi-entity finance operator in under a year. Unlike most early-career accountants who focus on a single ledger for a single entity, you will run reconciliations, close processes, and reporting across our full portfolio from day one. You will support audits, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across the entire RGG portfolio, and build AI-assisted workflows.
What Is In It For You:
- Learn from the Best, then Own It: Ramp up with an experienced Accountant and Accounting Manager, then quickly own reconciliations, close processes, and reporting across multiple entities.
- Join the Elite Organization and Partner with the 1%: Be part of a Top 5 Mattress Brand in the USA with Over $1 Billion USD in Sales, Great Place to Work Certified, and work with a Forbes Council Member CEO.
- Experience a World-Class Lifestyle: Enjoy Dubai's zero income tax, world-class infrastructure, and vibrant international community. Your AED 150,000 package is entirely yours. Benefits include premium health coverage, annual return flights, and a relocation package.
- Become an AI-Native Finance Professional: Utilize AI tools daily for automating reconciliations, anomaly detection, and output validation, positioning you as a highly sought-after accountant for the future.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on accounting experience
- Strong grasp of accounting fundamentals and double-entry bookkeeping
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS standards
- Moderate to advanced proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivots, data validation)
- Prior experience with cloud-based accounting tools (e.g., QuickBooks Online, ZohoBooks)
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to and work with AI tools (e.g., Claude for Excel, Artifacts) in a professional context
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving tools and processes
Good-to-Have:
- Experience with US sales tax compliance and reporting
- Familiarity with UAE tax regulations (VAT)
- Prior exposure to eCommerce accounting workflows
- Experience with Excel automations
The Puffy DNA:
We are restless, hungry, and fast-paced, driven by a belief in outperforming competitors. We value Ownership, Urgency, Excellence, being AI-First, and going All-In.
Your Total Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation: Monthly performance bonuses (up to 10%), Tax-free income, Annual return flight allowance, Parking allowance (up to AED 7,800 annually).
- Health & Protection: Premium worldwide health coverage (AED 1 Million limit), Life insurance & Personal Accident Insurance (24x monthly salary).
- Time Off: 22 working days annual leave + UAE public holidays.
- Relocation Support (International Hires): UAE work visa sponsorship, International flights & airport transfers, 14-day 4-star hotel accommodation.
- Work Environment: AI First organization, Premium office in Dubai Internet City, Learning & development opportunities, International team collaboration (14+ nationalities).
- Rewards & Recognition: Eligibility for Leaders Club and 'We Are' Champion of the Month.
- Other Benefits: End of Service Gratuity per UAE law.
Key skills/competency
- Junior Accountant
- Accounting Operations
- Financial Reporting
- Reconciliations
- US GAAP
- IFRS
- Excel Proficiency
- Cloud Accounting Software
- AI Tools
- Dubai Relocation
Skills & topics
- Junior Accountant
- Accounting
- Finance
- Financial Reporting
- Reconciliation
- US GAAP
- IFRS
- Excel
- QuickBooks
- AI
- Dubai
- Tax-Free Income
- Relocation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your accounting degree, 1+ years of experience, US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and Excel skills. Emphasize AI tool adaptability.
- Showcase your accounting fundamentals: Detail your experience with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Mention specific cloud accounting software you've used.
- Demonstrate AI proficiency: Provide examples of how you've used AI tools in a professional or academic accounting context.
- Highlight relocation readiness: Express your enthusiasm for moving to Dubai and understanding of its benefits, like tax-free income.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss how you handle multiple tasks, attention to detail, and problem-solving.
Technical preparation
Master Excel functions: VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Data Validation.,Practice double-entry bookkeeping principles.,Familiarize with US GAAP and IFRS.,Experiment with AI tools for data analysis.
Behavioral questions
Describe handling multiple accounting tasks.,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?,Tell me about a complex problem you solved.,How do you adapt to new technology?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary for a Junior Accountant at Puffy in Dubai?
- The Junior Accountant role at Puffy in Dubai offers a compensation of up to AED 10,000 per month, plus up to a 10% performance bonus. This results in a total annual package of up to AED 150,000, which is entirely tax-free.
- Does Puffy provide relocation assistance for this Junior Accountant position in Dubai?
- Yes, Puffy provides comprehensive relocation support for international hires. This includes UAE work visa sponsorship, international flights, airport transfers, and 14 days of accommodation in a 4-star hotel.
- What are the key responsibilities for a Junior Accountant at Puffy?
- As a Junior Accountant, you will own day-to-day accounting operations, perform reconciliations, and manage financial reporting across Puffy's portfolio. A key aspect is leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- What qualifications are required for the Junior Accountant role?
- A Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required, along with at least one year of hands-on accounting experience. Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals, US GAAP/IFRS, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with cloud accounting tools and AI are also necessary.
- What makes this Junior Accountant role at Puffy unique?
- This role offers a unique career accelerator, allowing you to gain experience across multiple entities and build AI-assisted workflows rapidly. It also provides a tax-free income and a high quality of life in Dubai, combined with working for a billion-dollar US brand.
- How important is AI proficiency for this Junior Accountant position?
- AI proficiency is crucial. Puffy is an AI-First organization, and you will be expected to use AI tools daily for tasks like automating reconciliations and detecting anomalies. This experience will make you highly competitive in the future job market.
- What is the work arrangement for the Junior Accountant role?
- The Junior Accountant position in Dubai is an on-site role, requiring you to work from the Puffy office in Dubai, UAE.
- What are the benefits of working as a Junior Accountant at Puffy in Dubai?
- Benefits include a tax-free salary, performance bonuses, premium worldwide health coverage, life insurance, an annual return flight allowance, ample paid time off, and comprehensive relocation support. You also gain exposure to a fast-paced, AI-driven work environment.