Senior Accountant

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 & Reporting

• Manage full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, accruals, provisions) for UAE and related entities
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Ensure timely monthly and event-based closing of accounts
• Prepare P&L per event and consolidated reports
• Analyse and highlight key variances, margin movements, and cost overruns to management

Event-Based Financial Oversight

• Track event-level revenue and expenses
• Reconcile POS sales against cash and card collections daily during events
• Monitor inventory movement before, during, and after booksale events
• Coordinate with Operations and Warehouse for stock reconciliation
• Prepare post-event financial analysis and performance summaries

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Monitor working capital and prepare rolling cash flow projections
• Manage vendor payments in line with approval matrix
• Ensure proper handling of large-volume cash collections during events
• Liaise with banks on facilities and transactions

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and supporting schedules
• Support external audits and provide required documentation
• Maintain internal controls and financial governance standards

JV & Group Reporting

• Prepare reports required by shareholders (e.g., HQ Malaysia / JV partners)
• Assist in financial presentations for board meetings
• Ensure intercompany reconciliation and documentation

Systems & Process Improvement

• Strengthen financial SOPs and internal controls
• Improve reconciliation processes between POS, inventory system, and accounting system
• Support system enhancements and automation initiatives

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6–8 years of solid accounting experience, preferably in retail, events, or logistics-driven environments
• Strong understanding of inventory and event-based financial controls
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced booksale environment
• Good communication skills to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Job Type: Full-time