Foreground is partnering with a leading food manufacturing and distribution company in Dubai to appoint a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee the companys financial operations and ensure accuracy compliance and efficiency across all accounting functions.
The ideal candidate is analytical dependable and hands-on someone capable of managing the full accounting cycle while supporting management with financial insights that drive sound decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger accounts payable accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare and review monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
- Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation processes to ensure accurate reporting of production and stock levels.
- Support the budgeting forecasting and financial planning process in coordination with management.
- Monitor cash flow manage payments and maintain accurate financial records.
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Reconcile intercompany transactions and manage account consolidations where applicable.
- Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate audit completion.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen internal financial controls.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as required by management.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (CPA CMA or equivalent certification preferred).
- Minimum 6 years of accounting experience ideally within FMCG food manufacturing or trading sectors.
- Solid understanding of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations.
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- High attention to detail accuracy and confidentiality.
- Effective communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
Key Skills General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,NetSuite
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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