Accountant – Freight Forwarding

Accountant – Freight Forwarding

Location: Arabian Tide Shipping FZE, UAE
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable (Based on Experience)

Arabian Tide Shipping FZE is seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in accounting, UAE tax compliance, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Must have hands-on experience with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) compliance, including VAT return preparation and filing, Excise Tax filing, and adherence to UAE tax regulations.
• Maintain accurate financial records for excise goods, designated zone inventory, and warehouse operations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports.
• Monitor inventory accounting and stock valuation.
• Coordinate with operations teams to ensure accurate inventory and shipment records.
• Ensure proper accounting and documentation for Bills of Entry (BOE), customs-related transactions, stock transfers, and excise movements.
• Support FTA audits and inspections by maintaining complete and accurate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, Excise Tax, and accounting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1–4 years of UAE accounting experience.
• Mandatory: Proven hands-on experience with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations, VAT return preparation and filing, Excise Tax filing, and overall FTA compliance.
• Strong knowledge of excise goods, designated zone operations, inventory accounting, and stock control.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of Arabic is preferred and will be considered a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

• Experience in freight forwarding, shipping, logistics, or warehouse services.
• Knowledge of customs documentation, BOE procedures, and warehouse operations.
• Experience handling excise goods within designated zones.

Only candidates with relevant UAE experience and hands-on knowledge of FTA compliance, VAT filing, and Excise Tax procedures will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person