Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Record Maintenance

o Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.

o Record day-to-day transactions including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and loan disbursements.

• General Ledger Management

o Manage and reconcile the bank's general ledger accounts.

o Monitor daily journal entries, adjustments, and closing entries.

• Bank Reconciliation

o Reconcile internal records with bank statements regularly.

o Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Regulatory Compliance

o Ensure timely and accurate filing of regulatory reports to central banks or financial authorities

o Assist in internal and external audits and compliance reviews.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable

o Handle payments to vendors, staff reimbursements, and client-related transactions.

o Monitor receivables from clients and partners, ensuring timely collection.

• Financial Reporting

o Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

o Support budgeting and forecasting processes for the finance department.

• Loan and Interest Accounting

o Track and record interest income and expense on loans, advances, and deposits.

o Monitor provisions for bad debts and non-performing assets.

• Coordination with Branches & Departments

o Liaise with other branches and internal departments to ensure smooth financial operations and reporting consistency.

• Invoice Processing

o Review, verify, and process incoming invoices for accuracy, approvals, and appropriate documentation.

o Match invoices with purchase orders and payment terms.

• Vendor Management

o Maintain up-to-date vendor records and contact information.

o Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies or payment delays.

• Payment Processing

o Schedule and prepare payments via, cheques, or online banking platforms.

o Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of vendor and service provider payments.

• Expense Verification

o Validate employee reimbursement claims, travel expenses, and utility bills according to company policy.

o Ensure all payments are supported with proper documentation and approvals.

• Reconciliation

o Reconcile accounts payable transactions and maintain the accounts payable ledger.

o Assist in monthly closing activities and reconcile vendor statements.

• Reporting

o Generate regular reports on accounts payable aging, outstanding payables, and cash outflows.

o Support audit and internal review processes with documentation and reports.

• Bank Coordination

o Liaise with the bank’s finance department or partner banks for fund transfers and payment confirmations.

o Monitor cash position to ensure adequate liquidity for payables.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 – 8 UAE years of accounting/finance experience, including work in FMCG / manufacturing / fast‑moving goods sectors.
• Familiarity with UAE tax laws / VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (e.g. SAP B1, Oracle or other FMCG‑relevant systems).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication (written & verbal), ability to interact with cross‑functional teams (sales, operations, procurement) and senior management.
• Attention to detail, ability to work under tight deadlines, high accuracy.
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