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Big Bad Wolf Books is seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee full-spectrum accounting, event-based financial control, and multi-entity reporting within a fast-paced booksale environment.This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong inventory reconciliation, cash control during large-scale events, and compliance across UAE operations and related entities.Key Responsibilities:Financial Accounting &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, accruals, provisions) for UAE and related entities</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports</li><li>Ensure timely monthly and event-based closing of accounts</li><li>Prepare P&amp;L per event and consolidated reports</li><li>Analyse and highlight key variances, margin movements, and cost overruns to management</li></ul>Event-Based Financial Oversight<ul><li>Track event-level revenue and expenses</li><li>Reconcile POS sales against cash and card collections daily during events</li><li>Monitor inventory movement before, during, and after booksale events</li><li>Coordinate with Operations and Warehouse for stock reconciliation</li><li>Prepare post-event financial analysis and performance summaries</li></ul>Cash Flow &amp; Treasury<ul><li>Monitor working capital and prepare rolling cash flow projections</li><li>Manage vendor payments in line with approval matrix</li><li>Ensure proper handling of large-volume cash collections during events</li><li>Liaise with banks on facilities and transactions</li></ul>Compliance &amp; Audit<ul><li>Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns and supporting schedules</li><li>Support external audits and provide required documentation</li><li>Maintain internal controls and financial governance standards</li></ul>JV &amp; Group Reporting<ul><li>Prepare reports required by shareholders (e.g., HQ Malaysia / JV partners)</li><li>Assist in financial presentations for board meetings</li><li>Ensure intercompany reconciliation and documentation</li></ul>Systems &amp; Process Improvement<ul><li>Strengthen financial SOPs and internal controls</li><li>Improve reconciliation processes between POS, inventory system, and accounting system</li><li>Support system enhancements and automation initiatives</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>6&ndash;8 years of solid accounting experience, preferably in retail, events, or logistics-driven environments</li><li>Strong understanding of inventory and event-based financial controls</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced booksale environment</li><li>Good communication skills to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Senior Accountant

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Senior Accountant