Accountant

Job Title – Accountant
Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, VAT compliance, payables, receivables, and cash-flow activities. The role will support the finance function of a growing trading and renewable-energy business dealing in solar panels, batteries, inverters, and related electrical products across the UAE and international markets.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare journal entries, general ledger postings, and account reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, MIS reports, and management summaries.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Manage supplier invoices, payment processing, and vendor reconciliations.
• Prepare customer invoices and monitor outstanding receivables.
• Follow up on overdue customer payments and support collection activities.
• Reconcile supplier and customer statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams on transaction-related matters.

Bank & Cash Management

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain petty cash records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor cash inflows and outflows and assist with cash-flow forecasting.
• Prepare payment schedules and supporting documents for management approval.

VAT & Compliance

• Prepare VAT workings, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded correctly for UAE VAT purposes.
• Support VAT return preparation and filing.
• Maintain appropriate tax documentation and records.
• Coordinate with auditors and external tax consultants when required.

Inventory & Trading Accounting

• Reconcile inventory records with accounting records and warehouse data.
• Monitor inventory-related transactions, purchases, sales, and stock adjustments.
• Assist with landed-cost calculations and inventory valuation.
• Analyze inventory variances and coordinate with warehouse and procurement teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Support accounting for imported and exported goods and related logistics costs.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash-flow, and other financial reports.
• Conduct budget-versus-actual and variance analysis.
• Monitor gross margins, operating expenses, and key financial indicators.
• Provide financial information and analysis to management to support decision-making.
• Identify unusual transactions, cost variances, and financial risks.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate statutory, internal, and external audit requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Maintain proper financial filing and documentation.
• Strengthen accounting controls and ensure compliance with internal finance procedures.
• Identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

ERP & Process Improvement

• Record and maintain financial transactions within ERP/accounting systems.
• Ensure accurate integration between sales, purchasing, inventory, and finance records.
• Improve reconciliation, reporting, and documentation processes.
• Support automation and digitalization initiatives within the finance function.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience, preferably within UAE trading, distribution, electronics, solar, electrical, or renewable-energy businesses.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT and accounting practices.
• Experience handling inventory accounting and trading transactions is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• UAE accounting experience is preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• General accounting and bookkeeping
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Bank and account reconciliations
• UAE VAT and tax compliance
• Inventory and trading accounting
• Financial reporting and MIS
• Cash-flow management
• Budgeting and variance analysis
• ERP/accounting systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Audit coordination
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a growing renewable-energy and trading business
• Exposure to international trading and distribution operations across the UAE, Middle East, and Africa
• Professional and collaborative work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Exposure to solar energy, battery, inverter, and power-solution markets

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