Head Accountant

We are looking for a Chief Accountant for a Chemical manufacturing client in Jebel Ali.

Interfunctional Coordination

The Senior Accountant interacts with and coordinates daily activities with:

1. Finance Manager
2. Plant manager
3. Purchase manager
4. HR manager
5. Sales Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant's duties shall include but not be limited to the following:

• Handle the full spectrum of transaction accounting, e.g., Payments, Receipts, Credit/Debit Notes, Expenses, and Journal Vouchers.
• Handle Cash & Bank management role that includes Petty Cash, Bank Reconciliations, and monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Monthly reconciliation of suppliers & customer balances with in-house ageing/SOAs as well as with supplier and customer SOAs respectively.
• Distribute reconciled SOAs to customers by the end of every month and adhere to follow-up protocol through email reminders, phone, or in-person visits.
• Negotiate and build better relations with suppliers for competitive rates and better payment terms.
• Prepare and enter month-end schedules in the system, such as depreciation, prepayments, accruals, and provisions, and keep the Excel record updated.
• Assist the Finance Manager in closing the books of accounts every month under strict deadlines.
• Prepare and submit management reports every month to the Finance Manager, such as PDC listings, Sales Analysis, Trial balance ratio analysis, updated shareholders current accounts, Purchase cost analysis, AP & AR ageing, and collection report.
• Manage Trial balance, highlight areas of possible errors, and do ratio analysis.
• Assist external auditors with stock take, sample selection, and managerial declarations for a seamless audit.
• Calculate and prepare salaries and process through WPS.
• Calculate and file quarterly VAT returns, and ensure RCM is reconciled with tax authorities.
• Performing other responsible tasks as delegated by the Finance Manager & Managing Director.
• Other responsibilities such as bank and client visits, record keeping and filing documents on a timely basis, writing down and keeping records of meeting minutes, and coordination with other departments.

Reporting documents

1. Cash flow projection - weekly and monthly
2. Payment calendar – weekly and monthly
3. PDC and account statements for all clients – weekly
4. Shareholders current accounts – monthly
5. Purchases summary, AP & AR Ageing and collection reports – weekly
6. Trial balance analysis – monthly
7. Sales & Purchase Analysis – monthly

Work experience requirements

• Min 5 years relevant experience in financial & management accounting, particularly in retail, FMCG or Manufacturing is preferred.
• Relevant experience in audit and costing is advantageous.
• Excellent priority tasking skills and able to interact with all levels.
• Good MS Office skills, particularly strong capabilities in MS Excel.
• Able to work independently and highly meticulous.

Education requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance; any additional qualifications will be considered.
• Specialized advanced training courses, educational programs with a degree or rank, practical courses with relevant certificates

Salary : AED7000