General Ledger Accountant

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and posted.
• Prepare and process journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities within established timelines.
• Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Review revenue, cost of sales, inventory, payroll, and operating expenses to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Monitor fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and asset reconciliations.
• Support inventory accounting by reviewing stock movements, inventory valuations, and periodic stock counts.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, VAT regulations, and other statutory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required schedules and supporting documents.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of General Ledger accounting experience, preferably within the F&B, hospitality, retail, or multi-unit operations industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, account reconciliations, month-end closing, and inventory accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar accounting software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT regulations is an advantage.