Accountant

Job Description

Company: Grandseal Building & Construction Materials LLC

Location: UAE

Industry: Construction Materials / Specialty Construction Chemicals

Job Summary

Grandseal is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to support the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations. The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing receivables and payables, reconciling accounts, monitoring inventory-related transactions, and supporting month-end closing and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting transactions including sales, purchases, receipts, payments, and journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Monitor customer outstanding balances, aging reports, collections, and payment allocations.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, customer accounts, and general ledger balances.
• Process and verify supplier invoices, purchase-related expenses, and payments.
• Review customer invoices, credit notes, receipts, and account statements.
• Support inventory accounting, including stock adjustments, inventory valuation, damaged stock, and reconciliation between physical and system quantities.
• Review product costing and landed costs, including freight, customs, clearing, and other import-related expenses.
• Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare accounting schedules and management reports as required.
• Assist with UAE VAT calculations, reconciliations, and filing requirements.
• Maintain proper supporting documentation and ensure transactions are recorded accurately in Odoo ERP.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Operations teams to resolve accounting and transaction discrepancies.
• Support external auditors and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal controls, and UAE regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in trading, construction materials, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Strong understanding of AR, AP, GL, inventory accounting, and product costing.
• Experience with landed cost calculations and imported inventory is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of UAE VAT requirements.
• Experience with Odoo or another ERP system is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to identify accounting discrepancies.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet monthly reporting deadlines.

Requirements added by the job poster

• 2+ years of experience in Accounting/Auditing