Financial Analyst

Job Title: Accountant / Financial Analyst
Location: Al Barsha
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant / Financial Analyst to manage the financial operations of our dynamic business, which includes both delivery services and transport operations. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with Xero accounting software, strong proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel, and a keen eye for accuracy and detail in all financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring all transactions (expenses, revenues, journal entries) are properly recorded.
• Process vendor invoices, reconcile statements, manage payment schedules, and resolve discrepancies with vendors and suppliers.
• Generate and track customer invoices, follow up on overdue payments, and maintain comprehensive AR records.
• Administer payroll processes, ensuring precise calculations, deductions, and compliance with tax and labor laws.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Regularly reconcile bank statements to ensure accuracy of all recorded transactions.
• Support tax filings and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.
• Analyze operational costs related to transport and delivery activities, ensuring effective cost control and allocation.
• Leverage advanced Excel tools (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas, data validation, and dashboards) to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Utilize Xero for bookkeeping, reconciliation, reporting, and management of AP/AR modules, ensuring real-time accuracy of accounts.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies and assist in audit preparation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on bookkeeping, AP, AR, and payroll.
• Proven experience using Xero (mandatory) and ability to manage complete accounting workflows within the system.
• Advanced Excel proficiency — must be confident in handling large datasets, building financial models, and using formulas, pivot tables, and lookups efficiently.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reporting.
• Prior experience in logistics, transport, or delivery-related businesses is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with last-mile delivery and Transport operations.
• Proven track record in payroll processing and compliance.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control in logistics environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities

Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience: Logistics: 3 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED6,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Al Barsha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of hands-on experience do you have working with Xero Accounting Software?
• How do you ensure accuracy when working with large datasets or linked formulas in Excel? (Short answer)