GL Accountant

Role
Own general ledger accuracy and month-end close. Ensure timely postings, reconciliations, and compliant reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals: accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions.
• Reconcile bank, AP, AR, intercompany, GRNI, and inventory subledgers.
• Close month-end on schedule; produce trial balance and variance analysis.
• Maintain chart of accounts and cost centers; enforce posting controls.
• Review VAT output/input and file returns with supporting schedules.
• Support audits with reconciliations, lead schedules, and audit evidence.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Stores, and Payroll to resolve exceptions.
• Assist in budgeting and cash-flow forecasts as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years GL accounting experience; retail/FMCG preferred.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting; professional progress a plus (ACCA, CMA, CPA).
• ERP proficiency; Microsoft Business Central preferred.
• Strong Excel; Power Query/Power BI a plus.
• Solid grasp of IFRS, UAE VAT, and inventory accounting.
• Detail focus, deadline discipline, clear reporting.

KPIs

• Month-end close T+5 or better.
• Zero-unexpected GL variances.
• On-time VAT filings and clean audit points.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits per company policy.
• Growth within finance and operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Email your CV with subject “GL Accountant – Your Name” and include notice period and expected salary. Attach relevant certificates.

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)