Junior Accountant (Relocation to Dubai)
Puffy · EMEA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- AED 150,000 / year
- EMEA
Job highlights
- Manage daily accounting operations and financial reporting.
- Accelerate career growth into finance operator role.
- Gain exposure to multiple entities and AI tools.
- Receive competitive tax-free salary and benefits.
- Relocate to Dubai with full support and assistance.
About the role
Junior Accountant
Company: Puffy
Location: Dubai, UAE (On-site)
Compensation: Up to AED 10,000 per month + Up to 10% Performance Bonus
Total Annual Package: Up to AED 150,000 (Tax-Free)
About Puffy
Puffy is a Top 5 US direct-to-consumer mattress brand with over $1 Billion in sales. We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-driven Junior Accountant to join our lean accounting team in Dubai. You will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting across our portfolio, ensuring accuracy and audit-readiness while leveraging AI for enhanced efficiency.
The Career Accelerator
This role offers accelerated growth, enabling you to develop into a multi-entity finance operator within a year. Unlike typical junior roles, you will gain immediate exposure to reconciliations, close processes, and reporting across our entire portfolio. You will support audits, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build AI-assisted workflows.
What Is In It For You
- Learn from the Best, then Own It: Work closely with an experienced Accountant and Accounting Manager, transitioning from learning to owning responsibilities within weeks.
- Join the Elite Organization and Partner with the 1%: Be part of a Top 5 US Mattress Brand 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 like Claude and ChatGPT daily for automation, anomaly detection, and efficiency gains, preparing you for the future of accounting.
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).
- 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, perpetually hungry, and fast-paced, driven by an unwavering belief that we can outperform any competitor. We value ownership, urgency, excellence, an AI-first mindset, and going all-in as a team.
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, access to AI-native tool stack, premium office in Dubai Internet City, learning & development opportunities, international team collaboration.
- Rewards & Recognition: Eligibility for Leaders Club, eligibility for nomination as '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
- AI Tools
- Cloud Accounting Software
- Dubai
Skills & topics
- Junior Accountant
- Accounting
- Finance
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Reporting
- Reconciliations
- US GAAP
- IFRS
- Excel
- AI
- Dubai
- Accountant
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 1+ year accounting experience, US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and Excel skills.
- Showcase AI aptitude: Emphasize your experience or willingness to work with AI accounting tools.
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate your impact in previous accounting roles.
- Research Puffy: Understand their D2C model, AI-first approach, and Dubai expansion.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss accounting fundamentals and your career aspirations.
Technical preparation
Master Excel functions: VLOOKUP, PivotTables, data validation.,Practice US GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.,Familiarize with cloud accounting software.,Experiment with AI tools for accounting tasks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you improved a process.,How do you manage multiple deadlines?,How do you adapt to new technology?,Why are you interested in Dubai?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the relocation package for the Junior Accountant role at Puffy in Dubai?
- Puffy offers comprehensive relocation support for international hires, including UAE work visa sponsorship, international flights, airport transfers, and 14 days of 4-star hotel accommodation. This ensures a smooth transition to your new life in Dubai.
- How does Puffy utilize AI in its accounting operations for the Junior Accountant position?
- Puffy is an AI-First organization. As a Junior Accountant, you will use AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT daily to automate reconciliations, detect anomalies, and enhance financial reporting efficiency. This hands-on experience will make you a highly sought-after professional in the evolving accounting landscape.
- What is the career progression for a Junior Accountant at Puffy?
- Puffy offers a 'Career Accelerator' program. You are expected to fast-track your growth from a Junior Accountant to a confident multi-entity finance operator in under a year, gaining experience across multiple ledgers and entities from day one.
- Is the Junior Accountant salary in Dubai tax-free?
- Yes, the compensation package for the Junior Accountant role in Dubai is entirely tax-free. The total annual package of up to AED 150,000 is what you take home, offering a significant financial advantage compared to roles in high-tax jurisdictions.
- What are the essential qualifications for the Junior Accountant position at Puffy?
- To be considered for the Junior Accountant role, you need a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, at least one year of hands-on accounting experience, a strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, US GAAP/IFRS, and moderate to advanced Excel proficiency. Experience with AI tools is also crucial.
- What is the company culture like at Puffy, especially in the Dubai office?
- Puffy fosters a 'restless, perpetually hungry, and fast-paced' culture. They value ownership, urgency, excellence, an AI-first mindset, and teamwork. The Dubai office contributes to this global, international environment with colleagues from over 14 nationalities.