Senior Accountant

Our client, a well-established FMCG company in Dubai, is looking to hire an experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance team.The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, reporting and financial controls. The ideal candidate will have solid accounting experience within an FMCG, distribution, trading or fast-moving business environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions.
• Process supplier invoices, payments, customer receipts and credit notes.
• Perform regular supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue customer balances.
• Ensure timely processing and settlement of supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and assist with month-end closing.
• Monitor customer credit limits, payment terms and outstanding balances.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and working capital management.
• Support preparation of monthly financial reports and management accounts.
• Review transactions for accuracy, completeness and compliance with company policies.
• Assist with VAT-related accounting and documentation in line with UAE requirements.
• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, customers and auditors as required.
• Identify discrepancies and support improvements to accounting processes and controls.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within FMCG, distribution, trading or retail.
• Strong hands-on experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end closing procedures.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems; knowledge of SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar systems would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills, including reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and general UAE accounting practices.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing FMCG business in Dubai.
• Exposure to a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

Interested candidates are invited to apply with their updated CV.