Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, including invoice booking, supplier reconciliation, and assisting in financial reporting and audits. The role also includes preparing gross profit reports, reviewing the trial balance, supporting supplier onboarding in line with company policies, and participating in month-end closing activities.
Job Type: 2 years Contract
Location: JAFZA
Preferably with trucking industry experience
Key Responsibilities
- Month-End Closing: Participate in month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting tasks
- Trial Balance Review: Review the trial balance monthly and ensure all ledger accounts are appropriately reconciled and adjusted and necessary accruals are taken
- Invoice Booking: Accurately record supplier invoices and ensure proper documentation and approvals
- Supplier Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
- Gross Profit (GP) Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly GP reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with revenue and cost data
- Supplier Onboarding: Review and verify supplier documents, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures during onboarding
- Compliance: Ensure all accounting activities comply with relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
- Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
Qualifications and Skill
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. MBA/MCom/CPA/CA or equivalent certification is preferred.
- 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, with strong hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) and general accounting.
- Strong expertise in end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes, including customer invoicing, receipt allocation, account reconciliation, ageing analysis, collections, and resolution of outstanding balances.
- Proven experience in monitoring customer ageing, following up on overdue payments, and driving timely collections to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Strong knowledge of AR reconciliation, customer account reconciliation, credit control, and identifying and resolving billing/payment discrepancies.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliation processes, month-end closing, and financial reporting.
- Experience in preparing and analyzing AR ageing reports, collection reports, and receivables-related MIS.
- Proficient in accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
