Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities

  
  

  Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger entries.

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

  • Handle accounts payable and receivable processes.

  • Perform bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.

  • Prepare profit & loss statements and balance sheets.

  
  

  Retail & Hypermarket Accounting

  • Monitor daily sales reconciliation from POS systems.

  • Verify cash, card payment settlements.

  • Reconcile branch-wise sales and collections.

  • Track promotional discounts, rebates, and supplier support income.

  • Monitor shrinkage, wastage, and stock variances.

  
  

  Intercompany Reconciliation & Group Accounting

  • Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations between group entities and branches.

  • Reconcile intercompany balances, transactions, and ledger discrepancies.

  • Prepare intercompany debit/credit notes and adjustment entries.

  • Coordinate with finance teams across multiple entities to resolve variances.

  • Ensure timely elimination entries and proper supporting documentation.

  • Assist in consolidated financial reporting for group companies.

  
  

  Inventory & FMCG Operations

  • Manage inventory accounting for fast-moving consumer goods.

  • Coordinate with warehouse and store operations teams.

  • Conduct stock audits and physical inventory verification.

  • Analyze stock aging, expiry, and damaged goods.

  • Ensure accurate costing and inventory valuation.

  
  

  Supplier & Vendor Management

  • Reconcile supplier statements and payment schedules.

  • Verify promotional claims, and rebates.

  • Process supplier invoices and credit notes.

  • Coordinate with procurement and category teams.

  
  

  VAT & Compliance

  • Prepare and file UAE VAT returns.

  • Ensure compliance with UAE accounting and tax regulations.

  • Support internal and external audits.

  • Maintain proper documentation and financial controls.

  
  

  ERP & System Management

  • Operate retail ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics etc.

  • Generate MIS and financial analysis reports.

  • Support automation and process improvement initiatives.

  Requirements

  Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.

  • ACCA, CMA, CPA preferred.

  Experience

  • 3–7 years of accounting experience in FMCG retail or hypermarket industry.

  • Mandatory UAE experience in supermarket/hypermarket operations.

  • Experience handling high-volume retail transactions.

  Skills

  • Strong knowledge of retail accounting principles.

  • Familiarity with UAE VAT & Corporate tax regulations.

  • Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

  • Good analytical and reconciliation abilities.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Strong communication and coordination skills.

  Preferred Industry Experience

  Candidates with experience in:

  • Hypermarkets

  • Supermarkets

  • FMCG distribution

  • Retail chains

  • Wholesale cash & carry operations

  
  

  Experience with major retail groups in United Arab Emirates is an advantage.

Desired Candidate Profile

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant with strong exposure to the FMCG retail and UAE hypermarket sector. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in retail accounting, inventory control, supplier reconciliation, VAT compliance, and daily financial operations within supermarkets or hypermarket environments. The candidate must be familiar with high-volume transactions, retail ERP systems, and UAE financial regulations.