Senior Accountant

Full job description

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant to strengthen our controllership function. This role is execution-heavy: you will run critical close activities, maintain balance sheet integrity, support external audits, and help improve reporting accuracy. Candidates with a strong automation mindset (Power BI / Power Query / Power Automate / Power Apps / RPA) will stand out.

Strong hands-on experience with Zoho Books and Sufi is mandatory. Candidates without practical Zoho Books and Sufi experience will not be considered.

The successful candidate must also have good knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and the new UAE E-Invoicing requirements and should be capable of supporting the company with its transition to electronic invoicing.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Execute month-end close activities according to a strict close calendar (target: WD+7, progressing to WD+5)
• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, provisions, reallocations, and correction entries
• Ensure accurate coding by outlet/cost center/project to support management reporting

Balance Sheet Integrity (Audit-Ready)

• Own key balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules (with evidence), including but not limited to:
• Bank and loan reconciliations (supporting debt schedules/interest)
• AP/GRNI and supplier statement reconciliations (in coordination with AP)
• Inventory-related cut-offs and adjustments (with cost control/operations)
• Advances, deposits, accruals, and intercompany/transfers (CPU/roastery/outlets)
• Fixed assets and capitalization support; depreciation schedules
• Maintain a reconciliation pack that is complete, timely, and review-ready

External Audit & Compliance

• Support external auditors with timely PBC schedules and documentation
• Resolve audit queries quickly and systematically; track issues to closure
• Support VAT documentation and compliance requirements (as applicable)

Multi-Unit / CPU / Roastery Accounting Support

• Support accurate inventory valuation, stock movements, transfers, and cut-offs
• Work with cost control/operations to strengthen COGS accuracy (standard costing inputs, waste/yield considerations)

Automation & Analytics (Strong Advantage)

• Build/maintain Power BI dashboards for finance operations and exception reporting (close trackers, reconciliations, AP/GRNI cleanliness, outlet KPIs)
• Use Power Query to streamline data preparation and reconciliation workflows
• Automate repetitive finance processes using Power Automate / Power Apps (and/or RPA tools)

Controls & Cross-Functional Discipline

• Enforce documentation and cut-offs (PO/GRN discipline, approvals, supporting evidence)
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, and outlet teams to resolve gaps and prevent repeat issues

Mandatory Requirements

• Hands-on Zoho Books and Sufi experience – MUST
• Knowledge of UAE E-Invoicing requirements – MUST
• Minimum 2–3 years accounting experience in the UAE
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and FTA requirements
• Knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, GL, AP, AR and reconciliations
• Ability to prepare P&L and Balance Sheet independently
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
• Experience with inventory/trading companies
• Experience in retail, wholesale, food supplements, pharmaceuticals or FMCG would be an advantage
• ACCA, CMA, CA or similar professional qualification would be an advantage

Important

Please apply only if you have practical working experience with Zoho Books and Sufi.

Applicants should clearly mention in their CV:

• Years of Zoho Books and Sufi experience
• UAE accounting experience
• UAE VAT filing experience
• UAE Corporate Tax experience
• Experience or knowledge of UAE E-Invoicing
• Current location
• Notice period / availability to join
• Current and expected salary

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Al-Ayn: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked on Zoho system and Sufi before? if yes how many years/months?
• What was your sex assigned at birth? Male / Female or Prefer not to say

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Zoho Books: 2 years (Preferred)
• SUFI: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person