Accountant

Company Description V & V Tobacco is a premier, vertically integrated tobacco product development and manufacturing corporation with a strategic global sales and commercial hub in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company operates state-of-the-art, company-owned production ecosystems in Fujairah (UAE) and Indonesia, serving markets worldwide. By combining advanced product development, world-class manufacturing, and agile international business coordination, V & V Tobacco delivers tailored, consumer-centric tobacco solutions. The organization is driven by continuous innovation and an aggressive R&D pipeline, introducing multiple high-demand products each year through industry-first technologies. V & V Tobacco maintains a strong global presence, regularly showcasing new developments and collaborating with industry stakeholders at leading exhibitions such as World Tobacco Middle East and InterTabac. Role Description The Accountant role at V & V Tobacco is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai. The successful candidate must be able to independently maintain a full set of accounts, work accurately and efficiently, and take ownership of financial tasks from initial documentation through to reconciliation and reporting. Location: Dubai Free Zone Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Full-Cycle Accounting and Financial Reporting - Independently maintain the full set of accounts, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed asset records. - Prepare and review accounting entries, supporting documents, accruals, prepayments and expense allocations. - Complete month-end and year-end closing accurately and within agreed deadlines. - Prepare financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. - Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly. 2. Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Banking - Issue and verify sales invoices, credit notes and customer statements. - Review supplier invoices against purchase orders, contracts and relevant delivery documents. - Reconcile customer and supplier accounts, prepare ageing reports and follow up on outstanding balances. - Prepare payment schedules and supporting documents for approval in accordance with company procedures. - Perform bank reconciliations and accurately record multi-currency transactions, bank charges and foreign exchange differences. - Monitor cash flow and prepare cash forecasts to support payment planning. 3. Trading, Inventory and Cost Accounting - Review financial documentation relating to purchases, sales, imports and exports. - Reconcile orders, invoices, shipping documents, inventory movements and related receipts and payments. - Calculate and allocate landed costs, including freight, customs duties, clearance charges and other applicable expenses. - Reconcile inventory records with warehouse reports and investigate stock discrepancies. - Analyse product costs, sales margins and operating expenses. - Maintain organised supporting records for international trade transactions. 4. UAE Tax Compliance and Audit Coordination - Prepare and reconcile VAT schedules and supporting records, and handle VAT return preparation and submission as assigned. - Review the completeness and accuracy of tax invoices and supporting transaction documents. - Maintain records required for Corporate Tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisers on return preparation and filing. - Support compliance with applicable free zone tax requirements, including maintaining relevant transaction records and supporting documentation. - Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors. - Monitor relevant accounting and tax updates and identify matters requiring management or adviser review. 5. Electronic Invoicing Readiness and Implementation - Understand UAE electronic invoicing requirements and keep up to date with developments relevant to the company. - Support the company’s electronic invoicing implementation and coordination with accounting software providers, ERP providers and accredited service providers. - Review and maintain customer, supplier, tax and product master data. - Assist with invoice data mapping, validation, system testing and reconciliation. - Monitor invoice processing status and follow up on rejected invoices, data errors and other exceptions. - Maintain clear procedures and records for electronic invoicing activities. 6. Management Reporting and Internal Controls - Prepare regular reports on cash flow, receivables, payables, expenses, inventory and profitability. - Use Excel to analyse financial data and present clear findings to management. - Identify unusual transactions, missing documentation and control weaknesses, and follow up on corrective action. - Follow approval procedures and maintain accurate, complete and traceable financial records. - Handle confidential financial and commercial information with discretion. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. - A recognised professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA, CPA or CMA, is preferred. - A minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including experience in the UAE. - Experience with free zone trading companies, international trade, import/export transactions, inventory accounting and multi-currency operations is strongly preferred. - Proven ability to independently maintain a full set of accounts and complete month-end and year-end closing. - Practical knowledge of UAE VAT and a sound understanding of Corporate Tax and applicable free zone tax requirements. - Knowledge of UAE electronic invoicing requirements, with the ability to support implementation and ongoing operation. - Experience working with external auditors, tax advisers and banks. - Proficiency in at least one established accounting software package or ERP system. COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Microsoft Excel — Strong Practical Proficiency Required - Confident use of formulas and functions, including SUMIFS, IF and XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP. - Ability to use PivotTables, filters and data validation tools. - Ability to reconcile large datasets, identify discrepancies and prepare accurate financial schedules. - Ability to build clear, well-organised reports with appropriate checks for accuracy. Microsoft Word - Ability to prepare and format professional documents, letters, tables and financial reports. - Strong attention to consistency, presentation and document accuracy. Microsoft PowerPoint - Ability to prepare clear presentations summarising financial results and key business information. Professional Email Communication - Good command of written and spoken English. - Ability to independently draft clear, accurate and professional emails to customers, suppliers, banks, auditors and tax advisers. - Ability to follow up effectively on payments, account discrepancies, missing documents and other financial matters. SELECTION PROCESS: Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical accounting and Excel assessment. The assessment will focus on accounting knowledge, reconciliation skills, attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency. Professional email writing may also be assessed. This role is primarily foc

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. A recognised professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA, CPA or CMA, is preferred. A minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience, preferably including experience in the UAE. Experience with free zone trading companies, international trade, import/export transactions, inventory accounting and multi-currency operations is strongly preferred. Proven ability to independently maintain a full set of accounts and complete month-end and year-end closing. Practical knowledge of UAE VAT and a sound understanding of Corporate Tax and applicable free zone tax requirements. Knowledge of UAE electronic invoicing requirements, with the ability to support implementation and ongoing operation. Experience working with external auditors, tax advisers and banks. Proficiency in at least one established accounting software package or ERP system.

1. Full-Cycle Accounting and Financial Reporting: Independently maintain the full set of accounts, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed asset records; Prepare and review accounting entries, supporting documents, accruals, prepayments and expense allocations; Complete month-end and year-end closing accurately and within agreed deadlines; Prepare financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement; Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly. 2. Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Banking: Issue and verify sales invoices, credit notes and customer statements; Review supplier invoices against purchase orders, contracts and relevant delivery documents; Reconcile customer and supplier accounts, prepare ageing reports and follow up on outstanding balances; Prepare payment schedules and supporting documents for approval in accordance with company procedures; Perform bank reconciliations and accurately record multi-currency transactions, bank charges and foreign exchange differences; Monitor cash flow and prepare cash forecasts to support payment planning. 3. Trading, Inventory and Cost Accounting: Review financial documentation relating to purchases, sales, imports and exports; Reconcile orders, invoices, shipping documents, inventory movements and related receipts and payments; Calculate and allocate landed costs, including freight, customs duties, clearance charges and other applicable expenses; Reconcile inventory records with warehouse reports and investigate stock discrepancies; Analyse product costs, sales margins and operating expenses; Maintain organised supporting records for international trade transactions. 4. UAE Tax Compliance and Audit Coordination: Prepare and reconcile VAT schedules and supporting records, and handle VAT return preparation and submission as assigned; Review the completeness and accuracy of tax invoices and supporting transaction documents; Maintain records required for Corporate Tax compliance and coordinate with external tax advisers on return preparation and filing; Support compliance with applicable free zone tax requirements, including maintaining relevant transaction records and supporting documentation; Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors; Monitor relevant accounting and tax updates and identify matters requiring management or adviser review. 5. Electronic Invoicing Readiness and Implementation: Understand UAE electronic invoicing requirements and keep up to date with developments relevant to the company; Support the company’s electronic invoicing implementation and coordination with accounting software providers, ERP providers and accredited service providers; Review and maintain customer, supplier, tax and product master data; Assist with invoice data mapping, validation, system testing and reconciliation; Monitor invoice processing status and follow up on rejected invoices, data errors and other exceptions; Maintain clear procedures and records for electronic invoicing activities. 6. Management Reporting and Internal Controls: Prepare regular reports on cash flow, receivables, payables, expenses, inventory and profitability; Use Excel to analyse financial data and present clear findings to management; Identify unusual transactions, missing documentation and control weaknesses, and follow up on corrective action; Follow approval procedures and maintain accurate, complete and traceable financial records; Handle confidential financial and commercial information with discretion.