General Accountant / Finance

INTRODUCTION
We are a fast-growing UAE-based company involved in the manufacturing and global distribution of premium, gourmet snacking products. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced General Accountant to join our Finance Department, adding value by bringing in in-depth controlling knowledge & business decision supportive analysis. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable

• Manage customer accounts with daily receipt entries, agreement-based deductions, reconcile customer accounts.
• Ensuring all accounting entries are strictly aligned with proper authorisation/agreement and documented on time.
• Communicate SOA to sales team and customer ensuring receivables are aligned with the agreed terms with customer and regularly conduct overdue review meetings with sales team.
• Uploading of customer invoices on respective portals
• Timely follow up of payments.
• Maintain Allowance for Doubtful Receivables.
• Provide weekly collection forecast

Account Payable:

• Manage Vendor accounts - Expense booking, Purchase verification, Reconciliations, and payment preparation on timely basis.
• Maintain good rapport with vendors and manage cash flow efficiently.

General Accounting & Reporting

• Manage petty cash and daily reporting.
• Preparing Daily Revenue report
• Perform Monthly Balance sheet schedules and reconciliations
• Manage Prepayment and Asset register with monthly amortisation schedule.
• Monthly MIS reporting with analysis for assigned group of expense heads.

General

• Ensuring strict adherence of internal deadlines.
• Be vigilant and follow internal control guidelines.
• Assist in the financial budgeting process.
• Identify process improvements, recommend, and implement changes to improve ERP systems, workflow processes and individual performance.
• Fully participate in managing financial audits, VAT filling & audits,
• Prepare Ad hoc reports as required.

SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB

• Accounting knowledge up to finalisation
• VAT returns filing knowledge
• Strong focus on policy adherence.
• Quality and quantity driven working is crucial.
• Good reporting skills
• Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent execution skills and multi-tasking ability; disciplined and ability to handle high-pressure situa
• Strong collaborative mindset; loves working in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build trusted working relationships with internal business partners and external customers.
• Exposure to Oracle NetSuite or equivalent ERP is a must
• Exposure to manufacturing setup is preferred but not necessary

PREREQUISITES

• Education: Bachelors/master's in accounting
• Work: 3+ years of work experience
• Language: Communicate professionally in English at a business level (verbal and written)