Accountant

The Petshop LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Petshop LLC in Dubai is seeking an Accountant to manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle for our group entities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. You will receive and match supplier invoices, maintain vendor records, prepare payment runs, and perform reconciliations with banks and intercompany accounts.

This role supports UAE VAT compliance, assists external and internal audits, and contributes to the monthly close, working with Procurement, Operations, and the Finance team to

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' accounts payable experience in a multi-entity, high-volume retail or FMCG environment.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or Dynamics NAV); experience with other ERP systems considered.
• Working knowledge of UAE VAT on purchases and tax-invoice requirements; awareness of UAE corporate tax and e-invoicing is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations) and comfort with payment platforms and corporate card systems.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, accruals and IFRS-based month-end processes.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage volume and tight deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable cycle for assigned entities.
• Receive and match supplier invoices and maintain vendor and expense records.
• Prepare payment runs and complete supplier, bank and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support VAT compliance and assist with external and internal audit requests.
• Contribute to the month-end close and work with Procurement, Operations and Finance to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CMA/CA (part-qualified)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel

Job description

Role Overview

The Accountant is responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable cycle for assigned group entities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: receiving and matching supplier invoices, maintaining vendor and expense records, preparing payment runs, and completing supplier, bank and intercompany reconciliations. The role supports VAT compliance, external and internal audit requests, and the month-end close, working closely with Procurement, Operations and the wider Finance team to ensure accuracy, timeliness and adherence to the Group Finance SOPs and Delegation of Authority.

Must Have Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; part-qualified ACCA / CMA / CA is an advantage.
• 3–5 years' accounts payable experience in a multi-entity, high-volume retail or FMCG environment.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or Dynamics NAV); experience with other ERP systems considered.
• Working knowledge of UAE VAT on purchases and tax-invoice requirements; awareness of UAE corporate tax and e-invoicing is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations) and comfort with payment platforms and corporate card systems.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, accruals and IFRS-based month-end processes.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage volume and tight deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; Arabic is an advantage.