Senior Accountant

Manage and maintain the General Ledger (GL) and ensure accurate recording of all accounting transactions. Prepare bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding and unreconciled items. Process and monitor supplier payments and other company payments, ensuring proper documentation and approvals. Perform regular supplier and customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Prepare and monitor Accounts Receivable Aging and Accounts Payable Aging reports. Follow up on customer collections, overdue receivables, supplier balances, and payment schedules. Handle monthly payroll processing and payroll reconciliation. Perform monthly closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, and account reconciliations. Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and supporting schedules. Assist in annual budget preparation, forecasting, and budget-versus-actual analysis. Monitor inventory accounting, stock movements, stock reconciliations, and inventory-related adjustments for automotive spare parts. Coordinate and manage accounting documentation related to import and export of spare parts, including supplier invoices, shipping documents, packing lists, certificates of origin, freight, customs duties, and clearance charges. Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping companies, customs clearing agents, warehouse teams, and other service providers regarding shipments and documentation. Calculate and verify landed cost of imported inventory, including freight, customs duty, clearance, and other related costs. Coordinate with tax consultants and external auditors and provide required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents. Assist with VAT, Corporate Tax, audit, and other statutory compliance requirements. Support the finance and operational requirements of the company's branches, including stock, sales, collections, and financial reporting. Maintain proper accounting records, documentation, filing, and internal controls. Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. Qualified/Part qualified CA, ACCA, CMA also can apply. Minimum 7 years of accounting experience, preferably with experience in a Senior Accountant role. UAE accounting experience is strongly preferred. Experience in automotive spare parts, trading, distribution, or a similar inventory-based business will be an advantage. Strong knowledge of General Ledger, AR, AP, payroll, reconciliations, monthly closing, and financial reporting. Good working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax. Experience with Oracle ERP and strong Microsoft Excel skills. Strong analytical, reconciliation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with sales, warehouse, procurement, logistics, branches, auditors, and management. Employment Type Full-time

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