Senior Accountant

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and financial transactions.
• Supervise and review accounting entries prepared by the accounts team.
• Handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales, purchases and expenses.
• Prepare and review daily, monthly and annual financial reports.
• Perform bank, cash, credit card and supplier reconciliations.
• Monitor supplier balances, payments and outstanding invoices.
• Manage petty cash and daily cash transactions.
• Prepare and review VAT calculations and VAT returns in accordance with UAE requirements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor inventory-related accounting and reconcile stock values where required.
• Ensure proper documentation and accurate filing of accounting records.
• Coordinate with auditors, suppliers, banks and management.
• Identify accounting discrepancies and take corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Support management with financial analysis and accounting-related decisions.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the supermarket/retail industry.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and accounting practices.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.
• Experience handling high-volume sales, purchases, cash and supplier transactions.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and team-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Candidates with supermarket/retail accounting experience will be strongly preferred.
• Candidates available to join immediately will be preferred.