Senior Accountant

• Manage and maintain the General Ledger (GL) and ensure accurate recording of all accounting transactions. • Prepare bank reconciliations and follow up on outstanding and unreconciled items. • Process and monitor supplier payments and other company payments , ensuring proper documentation and approvals. • Perform regular supplier and customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. • Prepare and monitor Accounts Receivable Aging and Accounts Payable Aging reports. • Follow up on customer collections, overdue receivables, supplier balances, and payment schedules . • Handle monthly payroll processing and payroll reconciliation . • Perform monthly closing activities , including accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, and account reconciliations. • Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports , including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and supporting schedules. • Assist in annual budget preparation, forecasting, and budget-versus-actual analysis . • Monitor inventory accounting, stock movements, stock reconciliations, and inventory-related adjustments for automotive spare parts. • Coordinate and manage accounting documentation related to import and export of spare parts , including supplier invoices, shipping documents, packing lists, certificates of origin, freight, customs duties, and clearance charges. • Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping companies, customs clearing agents, warehouse teams, and other service providers regarding shipments and documentation. • Calculate and verify landed cost of imported inventory , including freight, customs duty, clearance, and other related costs. • Coordinate with tax consultants and external auditors and provide required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents. • Assist with VAT, Corporate Tax, audit, and other statutory compliance requirements . • Support the finance and operational requirements of the company's branches , including stock, sales, collections, and financial reporting. • Maintain proper accounting records, documentation, filing, and internal controls . • Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned by management. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting , Finance, Commerce, or a related field. Qualified/Part qualified CA, ACCA, CMA also can apply. • Minimum 7 years of accounting experience , preferably with experience in a Senior Accountant role. • UAE accounting experience is strongly preferred. • Experience in automotive spare parts, trading, distribution, or a similar inventory-based business will be an advantage. • Strong knowledge of General Ledger, AR, AP, payroll, reconciliations, monthly closing, and financial reporting . • Good working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax . • Experience with Oracle ERP and strong Microsoft Excel skills. • Strong analytical, reconciliation, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with sales, warehouse, procurement, logistics, branches, auditors, and management .