Sr Accountant (Joinery Division)

Overview

Key Responsibilities:1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate accounting records
• Handle month-end and year-end closing processes
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and company policies
• 2.
• Project & Job Costing (Critical for Joinery)
• Monitor and control project costs (materials, labor, overheads)
• Analyze job profitability and cost variances
• Work closely with production and project teams to track budgets
• Maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules

3. Inventory & Material Control

• Oversee inventory accounting for raw materials (wood, fittings, hardware)
• Monitor stock movement, wastage, and reconciliation
• Coordinate with stores and procurement teams
• Ensure proper valuation of inventory

4. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Supervise supplier payments and customer collections
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely follow-ups
• Handle subcontractor payments related to joinery projects

5. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing budgets for joinery operations
• Track actual performance vs. budget
• Provide variance analysis and recommendations

6. Compliance & Audit

• Ensure VAT compliance (UAE VAT knowledge preferred)
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails

7. Process Improvement

• Implement cost control measures
• Improve accounting processes and ERP usage
• Support automation and efficiency initiatives

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance
• Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA) preferred
• 5–8+ years of experience, preferably in **joinery, manufacturing, or fit-out industry**
• Strong knowledge of job costing and inventory accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, or similar)
• Good understanding of UAE VAT regulations
• Advanced Excel skills