Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing compliance requirements, and supporting management with financial analysis and decision-making. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in handling multi-branch or trading operations.

Key Responsibilities1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure accurate journal entries.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare management reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.

2. Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Supervise AP and AR processes.
• Monitor supplier payments and customer collections.
• Reconcile vendor statements and customer accounts.
• Manage aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.

3. Bank & Cash Management

• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity position.
• Oversee petty cash controls and cash handling procedures.

4. Inventory & Cost Control (Important for Trading/F&B)

• Monitor stock movement and valuation.
• Reconcile physical inventory with system records.
• Analyze cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Identify wastage, shrinkage, and cost leakages.

5. Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure compliance with VAT regulations (UAE/Qatar).
• Prepare and file VAT returns.
• Coordinate with auditors and external consultants.
• Ensure compliance with local labor and commercial laws.

6. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets.
• Conduct variance analysis (Budget vs Actual).
• Provide financial insights to improve profitability.

7. Internal Controls

• Develop and implement accounting policies.
• Strengthen internal control systems.
• Ensure ERP accuracy and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• ACCA / CPA / CMA (preferred but not mandatory).
• 5+ years of accounting experience (preferably in trading, retail, or F&B).
• Strong knowledge of VAT and GCC regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Odoo, Tally, Zoho, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills.

Key Skills

• Financial analysis
• Attention to detail
• Leadership & supervision
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Confidentiality & integrity

Preferred Experience

• Multi-branch accounting management
• Inventory-heavy business (like café, trading, manufacturing)
• Experience handling audits independently

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person