Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsible for GL accounting, month-end closing, cost allocations, inventory accounting, and compliance with UAE regulations, company policies and maintaining the company’s financial records, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of financial transactions in the general ledger — the central accounting record that reflects all business activity.

• Record and post journal entries (accruals, prepayments, adjustments, depreciation).

• Ensure all financial transactions — from sales, purchases to expenses — are accurately recorded.  

• Reconcile banks, inventory, payables (AP), receivables (AR) and other ledger accounts.

• Ensure that sub-ledger balances match the main ledger.
  This is especially important in manufacturing where inventory and cost of goods sold are material.

• Support and perform tasks needed to close the books at the end of each month/quarter/year.

• Prepare trial balances and variance analysis for management reporting.  

• Assist in preparing financial reports and statements (Balance Sheet, P&L).

• Assist AP & AR team in daily Posting.

• Contributing to the Energy Management System (EnMS) by following energy efficiency guidelines, participating in awareness and training sessions, reporting energy-saving opportunities, and supporting the organization’s energy objectives and targets.

• Any other ad hoc tasks assigned by the Finance Manager

• Assist with the audits and ensure timelines are met.

• Assist the Chief Accountant in ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting.

• Provide data and explanations for internal and external audit processes.  

• Ensure records comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), UAE VAT regulations, and company policies.

• Prepare schedules / supporting documents needed for tax filings (e.g., VAT).  

• Work with departments like procurement, stores (inventory), production, sales, and payroll to resolve discrepancies and validate posting of costs and transactions.  

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning by providing ledger insights and reports.  

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance

• 4-6 years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG sectors.

• Proficiency with ERP accounting software and advanced Excel.

• Strong understanding of IFRS and UAE VAT law.  

• Professional certification (CA / ACCA / CMA) or part-qualified is a plus