General Accountant

Overview

Role Overview

Financial Management & Accounting

• Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts.
• Record daily financial transactions and journal entries.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank accounts, payment gateways, and cash transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
• Analyze business performance and profitability by channel, customer, and product.
• Generate management reports with key financial insights and recommendations.
• Track budgets, expenses, and variances against forecasts.

Tax & Compliance

• Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance and filings.
• Handle VAT calculations, returns, and submissions.
• Ensure compliance with UAE accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Maintain all financial records and documentation for audits.

Inventory & Costing

• Monitor inventory valuation and stock reconciliation.
• Track product costing, landed costs, and gross margins.
• Work closely with procurement and operations teams to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and margin improvement areas.

Payroll & Administration

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Manage employee reimbursements and expense claims.
• Monitor supplier payments and customer collections.
• Maintain contracts, payment schedules, and financial obligations.

Business Support

• Assist management with budgeting and financial planning.
• Develop and improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, CA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within FMCG, food & beverage, retail, or consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.
• Experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Xero, or ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Pay: AED3,500.00 - AED4,500.00 per month