Job Description
Accountant – Family Business Structure
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and accounting documentation.
- Manage and reconcile petty cash transactions.
- Handle payments and reconciliations for labor suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
- Record, review, and reconcile retail sales transactions and daily cash collections.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and accounting standards.
- Monitor expenses and support budget preparation.
- Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders as required.
- Prepare management reports and provide financial insights to support business decisions.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold financial controls and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of accounting experience.
- Previous experience working in a family business environment is mandatory.
- Strong experience in:
- Petty Cash Management
- Labor Supplier Payments and Reconciliation
- Retail Transactions and Cash Handling
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- VAT Compliance and Filing
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Language Requirements
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Fluent in Tagalog or Arabic.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in retail, trading, FMCG, hospitality, or multi-business family-owned groups.
- Professional certifications such as ACCA, CMA, CPA, or equivalent will be an advantage.