GRAND MIZBAN GENERAL TRADING L.L.C. is a UAE-based B2B FMCG trading and sourcing company seeking a Senior Accountant with practical experience in trading, import/export documentation and international supplier payments.

The role reports to company management and works closely with Sales, Procurement and Operations.

• Maintain daily accounting records, accounts payable and receivable, and multi-currency transactions.

• Reconcile bank accounts, customer and supplier balances, advances and outstanding settlements.

• Calculate landed costs by shipment, including purchase costs, freight, insurance, customs clearance and other attributable charges.

• Track inventory costs and prepare gross-profit reports by shipment and sales order.

• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading/air waybills, certificates of origin and customs documents for consistency.

• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders and clearing agents to resolve documentation discrepancies and support timely clearance.

• Prepare international payment requests and supporting documents, verify beneficiary details through approved procedures, and track transfers and settlements. Final payment approval remains with authorized management.

• Prepare weekly cash-flow forecasts, payment schedules, receivables ageing and financial exception reports.

• Complete month-end closing and prepare accurate management reports.

• Maintain records supporting UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and audit requirements, coordinating with external advisers where needed.

• Work with Excel, company-approved accounting tools and relevant CRM records, using access permissions appropriate to the role.

First 90 days:

• First 30 days: review balances, records and outstanding documentation issues.

• By day 60: establish consistent reconciliation, shipment-costing and weekly reporting routines.

• By day 90: deliver a documented month-end close and reliable order-level profitability reporting.

Performance will be assessed on reporting timeliness, reconciliation completeness, costing accuracy and resolution of financial and documentation discrepancies.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Preferably 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in FMCG, food trading, distribution or import/export. Candidates with shorter but highly relevant experience will also be considered.

• Hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting, inventory accounting, shipment landed costs and foreign-currency transactions.

• Practical experience reviewing import/export documents and coordinating with freight forwarders and customs clearing agents.

• Experience preparing international supplier payment documentation, tracking bank transfers and reconciling settlements.

• Working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax accounting and documentation requirements.

• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software; willingness to work with the company’s proprietary CRM.

• Professional English communication skills for correspondence with banks, suppliers and logistics providers. Persian or Arabic is an advantage.

• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, ownership and follow-through.

• UAE trading-company experience is preferred.

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred; ACCA, CMA or equivalent qualifications are an advantage.

• Familiarity with letters of credit and documentary collections is an advantage.

Applicants should include their current location, notice period, expected monthly salary in AED and a brief summary of relevant trading/import-export experience.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a practical accounting and trade-documentation assessment.