We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Accountant to join our operations and trading business.
This role requires someone with strong technical accounting knowledge, solid experience in trading/distribution operations, and the ability to support management with accurate financial reporting, cost control, compliance, and business decision-making.
The ideal candidate should be mature, detail-oriented, and capable of handling the full accounting cycle with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
- Oversee supplier and customer reconciliations, payment follow-ups, invoicing, and credit control.
- Ensure proper recording of purchases, sales, inventory movements, landed costs, operational expenses, and intercompany transactions.
- Monitor cash flow, expenses, margins, and financial controls to support operational efficiency.
- Coordinate closely with Sales, Procurement, Logistics, and Management on finance-related matters.
- Ensure compliance with VAT/tax requirements, statutory reporting, internal policies, and audit requirements.
- Support external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and required documentation.
- Review accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification is an advantage.
- Arabic speaking language is mandatory.
- Preferably male.
- Minimum 7 to 10 years of accounting experience, with strong exposure to trading, distribution, logistics, or operations-based companies.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, VAT/tax compliance, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and cost control.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability.
- Ability to work independently, handle pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong business understanding, high attention to detail, and good coordination skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Interested candidates may send their CV and salary expectations to hr@jalil.ae, clearly indicating the position applied for (Senior Accountant - Dubai) in the email subject line.
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in handling end to end general accounting activities?
- Do you have experience working in a trading, distribution, logistics, or operations-based company?
- What is your current and expected salary?
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Work Location: In person