General Accountant
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi with 11 recent postings.
A General Accountant in the GCC region requires accounting, Excel, audit, communication, tax. Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 14,000 AED | 24,000 AED | 37,500 AED | 52,000 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,500 SAR | 23,000 SAR | 36,000 SAR | 49,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 14,500 QAR | 25,500 QAR | 39,000 QAR | 54,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,150 KWD | 2,000 KWD | 3,050 KWD | 4,250 KWD |
| Oman | 1,300 OMR | 2,200 OMR | 3,400 OMR | 4,750 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,200 BHD | 2,100 BHD | 3,250 BHD | 4,500 BHD |
How General Accountant pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Modelled from 500 market signals (Michael Page, Cooper Fitch & Hays surveys + Tabbio posting data) · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Top hiring companies
- Napco National
- Naif Falcon Trading LLC
- Nexgen plastic industry llc
- Pandora Foodstuff Trading LLC
- CoreMed Technologies
- VoPay International Inc
Active markets
- bahrain
- qatar
- saudi
- uae
- 01
ups, record keeping, routine reporting, and daily office support . QuickBooks preferred ; must be proficient in MS Excel/Word . Preference for candidates based in Umm Al Quwain or Ajman .
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Issuing & posting invoices using QuickBooks.
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Posting account transactions (Receivables, Payables & others) using QuickBooks.
- 04
Maintain updated records of orders, suppliers and customers.
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Preparing monthly salaries through WPS.
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Prepares and processes electronic payments/cheque requisitions for monthly remittance deadlines.
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Oversee the levels of warehouse stock and place orders as needed.
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Perform tasks that may assigned from time to time including logistic duties.
What is the average General Accountant salary in the UAE?
The median monthly gross salary for a mid-level General Accountant in the UAE is estimated from sample Gulf pay data. The figures scale with seniority — juniors earn roughly 55-60% of the mid level, seniors about 1.5×, and leads/principals close to 2×.
Which GCC country pays General Accountant salaries the most?
Qatar and the UAE typically lead for General Accountant salaries, with Saudi Arabia close behind. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman pay in local currency but the gross AED-equivalent is usually somewhat lower.
Are these figures gross or net?
All numbers are monthly gross base pay — before housing or transport allowances, bonuses, or statutory deductions. GCC payroll typically has no income tax for residents, so gross and net are close for most expats.
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