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: • Finance Manager • Plant manager • Purchase manager • HR manager • 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 • Cash flow projection - weekly and monthly • Payment calendar – weekly and monthly • PDC and account statements for all clients – weekly • Shareholders current accounts – monthly • Purchases summary, AP & AR Ageing and collection reports – weekly • Trial balance analysis – monthly • 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 Show more Show less

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. 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

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.