Monthly bookkeeping
Posting and review of sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, payments, journals and supporting documentation using an agreed close timetable.
Services we provide
Our Accounting and Bookkeeping services
Choose a recurring monthly service, a targeted clean up project or a managed finance function arrangement.
Bank and control account reconciliations
Bank, credit card, payment gateway, receivable, payable, payroll, VAT, inventory, loan and intercompany reconciliations.
Accounts payable and receivable control
Supplier ageing, customer ageing, payment schedules, collection visibility, credit note control and exception reporting.
Management accounts
Monthly or quarterly profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow reporting, KPIs, variance commentary and management discussion packs.
IFRS aligned financial statements
Year end financial statements, accounting policy support, disclosure schedules and working papers prepared for management or external audit.
Catch up and clean up accounting
Reconstruction of incomplete periods, correction of duplicated or misclassified entries, opening balance validation and backlog clearance.
Multi entity and project accounting
Branch, location, department, project, cost centre, class, currency and intercompany reporting with consolidated visibility.
Systems and process improvement
Chart of accounts design, cloud accounting migration, workflow controls, document management, close checklists and role based finance procedures.
Service overview
Good accounting is the operating system for every tax, audit and finance decision.
A bookkeeping service should do more than post transactions. It should establish consistent classifications, close control accounts, reconcile cash and balances, preserve supporting evidence and produce information that management can act on.
CBMC designs the accounting process around the way your business actually operates. Whether you need a fully outsourced finance function, monthly supervision of an internal team, historical clean up or a reporting upgrade, the work is structured to serve management, tax compliance and external review from the same source of truth.
Reporting and record discipline
The books must support management and withstand tax or audit review.
The exact record set depends on the business, but these principles are central to a robust UAE accounting function.
Accepted accounting standards
Financial statements and taxable income calculations should follow the accounting standards accepted in the UAE and the requirements applicable to the entity.
Annual financial accounts
Companies should maintain accounting records and prepare annual financial information that clearly reflects their position and performance.
Corporate Tax support
Corporate Tax records and supporting documents should generally be retained for at least seven years after the relevant Tax Period.
VAT support
VAT invoices and relevant VAT records generally need to be retained for the applicable statutory period, commonly at least five years and longer for certain records.
Audit readiness
Legal form, constitutional documents, Free Zone rules, lender requirements or stakeholder arrangements may create an audit requirement.
Source document integrity
Invoices, contracts, bank records, payroll support, customs documents and approvals should reconcile to the accounting entries and tax returns.
Regulatory treatment depends on the facts, legal form, transactions and current legislation. This page provides general information and does not replace a formal engagement assessment.
How we work
A controlled process from first review to final delivery
A disciplined monthly close prevents year end surprises and gives management dependable information throughout the year.
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Diagnostic and handover
Review the current system, opening balances, filing status, document flow, reporting needs and control gaps.
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Accounting framework setup
Agree the chart of accounts, dimensions, cut off rules, approval routes, document standards and monthly timetable.
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Transaction processing
Record and review activity, maintain ledgers and resolve missing or inconsistent documentation.
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Reconciliations and close
Reconcile cash, receivables, payables, taxes, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, loans and intercompany balances.
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Reporting and review meeting
Issue management reports, explain movements, flag decisions and agree corrections or operational actions.
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Year end and audit support
Prepare schedules, financial statements, lead sheets, confirmations and responses required for tax or external audit.
Engagement output
Clear deliverables and clear ownership
Every engagement is scoped around defined outputs, responsibilities and review points.
Maintained general ledger and supporting document trail
Monthly balance sheet reconciliation pack
Customer and supplier ageing reports
Management profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports
VAT and Corporate Tax ready accounting schedules
Year end trial balance and financial statements
Fixed asset, loan, accrual and prepayment schedules
Close calendar, controls and unresolved items tracker
Who we support
Flexible support from start up books to multi entity reporting.
The service can scale with transaction volume, complexity, reporting frequency and the capabilities of your internal team.
Why CBMC
Partner led work with one accountable standard
Your engagement is organised around clear ownership, reconciled information, documented conclusions and practical communication throughout the assignment.
Partner led accountability
A named senior contact coordinates the engagement and remains responsible for quality and deadlines.
UAE specific analysis
Advice is structured around your licence, legal form, Emirate, Free Zone status, activities and transaction flows.
Review ready records
Working papers, reconciliations and supporting documentation are organised to withstand professional review.
Commercially useful reporting
Technical compliance is translated into decisions, priorities and practical next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Questions businesses ask before engaging us
Can CBMC take over from our existing accountant or bookkeeper?+
Yes. We perform a controlled handover, validate opening balances, identify incomplete reconciliations and agree the cut off date before taking responsibility for the ongoing close.
Which accounting software do you support?+
We can work with commonly used cloud and desktop accounting platforms, subject to access, reporting capability and data quality. Where a change is needed, we help select and structure a suitable migration.
How often will we receive reports?+
Monthly reporting is recommended for most active businesses, while smaller or lower volume entities may use a quarterly cycle. The frequency and close date are agreed in the engagement scope.
Can you repair several years of incomplete accounts?+
Yes. Catch up work is phased by period and risk. We secure bank and source records, rebuild reconciliations, correct classifications and create an opening position for reliable ongoing accounting.
Will the books be ready for VAT and Corporate Tax?+
The accounting framework is designed to support tax coding, reconciliation and evidence. Tax treatment still requires separate review, but clean books significantly reduce filing risk and rework.
Can you work alongside our internal finance employee?+
Yes. We can supervise the close, review reconciliations, prepare management accounts, handle technical areas or provide a fully outsourced layer around the internal team.
Do you prepare audited financial statements?+
We prepare financial statements and audit working papers. Where an independent statutory audit is required, that assurance engagement must follow applicable independence and professional requirements.
Related services
A connected finance and compliance function
Combine services where one workstream depends on another and avoid duplicated data requests.
Start the conversation
Bring your accounting up to a dependable monthly standard.
Tell us your entity type, software, transaction volume, current backlog and reporting needs. We will recommend a practical handover or clean up plan.