Who we are
Founded in 1978, Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization serving the construction, heavy machinery, Oil & Gas, real estate, developments and Hospitality sectors across the GCC. The Group operates through multiple business units and subsidiaries, delivering integrated solutions supported by strong operational expertise and a well-established regional presence.
Job Scope:
Candidates should have a UAE experience in VAT compliance, import/export accounting, and customs clearing documentation. The ideal candidate will have prior exposure to a logistics, trading, or import/export environment and be capable of independently handling day-to-day accounting operations while coordinating closely with operations, logistics, and external parties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounting & Financial Operations:
- Maintain accurate books of accounts in compliance with UAE accounting standards
- Record daily financial transactions including sales, purchases, expenses, accruals, and provisions
- Maintain and regularly reconcile bank accounts, supplier balances, customer accounts, and intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Support preparation of monthly management reports and schedules
VAT & Tax Compliance:
- Handle UAE VAT accounting for domestic and export transactions
- Prepare VAT workings, reconciliations, and support VAT return filing
- Ensure correct VAT treatment for imports, exports, zero-rated and exempt supplies
- Maintain VAT documentation in line with FTA requirements
Import / Export & Customs Accounting:
- Review and record customs declarations, BOE, COO, commercial invoices, and packing lists
- Ensure proper accounting treatment of customs duty, import VAT, freight, insurance, and clearing charges
- Coordinate with clearing agents and logistics teams to verify documentation and cost allocations
- Reconcile shipment-related costs against supplier and freight invoices
Payables, Receivables & Controls:
- Process supplier invoices and initiate payments in accordance with approved terms and procedures.
- Issue customer invoices and follow up on receivables when required
- Ensure proper filing and documentation for audits and internal controls
- Assist in external audits and respond to auditor queries
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 24 years of relevant accounting experience
- Practical experience in VAT accounting and compliance in the UAE
- Strong exposure to import/export transactions and customs documentation
- Previous experience in a logistics, trading, shipping, or distribution company is highly preferred
- Knowledge of UAE VAT Law and customs procedures is an advantage
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good understanding of shipment cost allocation and landed cost concepts
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to coordinate with operations, logistics, and external parties
- Good communication and time-management skills
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
