Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile monthly expense accruals and prepayment entries recorded by the Accounts Payable Accountant, and post adjustments across assigned entities
• Maintain accrual and prepayment schedules in Odoo
• Adjust and clear intercompany and recurring clearing accounts
• Post monthly depreciation runs in Odoo and maintain the fixed asset register
• Review and process asset additions, disposals, and transfers
• Reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger
• Review Asset Received Not Capitalised items and ensure timely capitalisation
• Reconcile all bank accounts, overdraft accounts, and accounts holding deposits (petty cash, undeposited collections, cheques-in-hand) in Odoo
• Resolve bank reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner
• Reconcile loan balances and calculate and post monthly interest accruals in coordination with the Junior Finance Analyst
• Post and review monthly inventory adjustments in Odoo
• Reconcile stock balances to the trial balance
• Perform item cost review and month-on-month variance analysis
• Reconcile intercompany and related party balances to the general ledger across assigned entities
• Ensure amounts due to / from related parties are matched, agreed, and cleared
• Coordinate with counterpart entities to resolve intercompany discrepancies
• Review the trial balance for assigned entities; identify and correct misclassifications
• Post adjusting journal entries as required
• Reconcile all sub-ledgers (AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets) to the general ledger
• Ensure VAT accuracy at the transactional level (correct tax codes, treatment, and supporting documentation)
• Reconcile VAT-related GL accounts and resolve transactional discrepancies
• Provide data and schedules to support tax review, filing, and entries performed by the Junior Financial Analyst
• Prepare monthly income statement and balance sheet
• Update the audit financial reporting template
• Perform analytical review and explain material variances between periods and against budget
• Prepare the annual budget and forecasts for Assigned entities in coordination with the Group Assistant Accounting Manager
• Review Sales meeting slide content prepared by the Accounts Receivable Accountant for Assigned reporting entities
• Prepare SMT meeting slide decks including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis
• Support the Group Assistant Accounting Manager in the preparation of consolidated management reports
• Operate Odoo as the primary accounting system; support legacy system (SAP Business One) data requirements for historical audit periods as required
• Identify and propose process improvements to the Group Assistant Accounting Manager
• Participate in goal-setting, mid-year and year-end performance reviews via the Adrenalin HRMS PMS module

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance / CA / CPA / ACCA
• Minimum 5–7 years of total accounting experience
• Minimum 3–5 years in a general ledger / senior accountant role
• Hands-on experience in general ledger management, month-end closing, financial reporting, and complex reconciliations
• Experience working in a multi-entity or group accounting environment
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
• Knowledge of UAE VAT compliance; UAE Corporate Tax awareness is an advantage
• Proficiency in ERP software — Odoo experience is a strong advantage; SAP Business One experience is beneficial
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis functions)
• Knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT compliance
• Experience with financial reporting and management reporting pack preparation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to guide and review the work of junior team members as required
• Attention to Detail: high level of accuracy in financial records, reports, and reconciliations
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: ability to analyse financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex accounting issues independently
• Time Management & Organisation: ability to manage multiple tasks across entities and meet strict month-end deadlines
• Communication: ability to clearly present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Integrity & Professionalism: demonstrates high ethical standards in all professional dealings
• Proactiveness & Ownership: takes initiative and accountability for outcomes without constant supervision
• Adaptability: remains effective in a dynamic, multi-entity environment with evolving systems
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