accountant

VITALMED; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company is seeking an Online Accountant to manage and reconcile financial activities related to online operations. The ideal candidate will prepare online P&L reports and assist in VAT compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of Excel and attention to detail are essential for this role, set in Sharjah, UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in accounting, preferably in e-commerce or online retail.
• Experience handling multiple platforms and high transaction volumes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile all financial activities related to online operations.
• Prepare online P&L reports by platform and brand.
• Assist in VAT reporting related to online sales.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Reconciliation processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Title:

Online Accountant

Department:

Online & E-Commerce

Job Purpose

To manage, control, and reconcile all financial activities related to the online and e-commerce operations, ensuring accurate recording of sales, collections, commissions, courier costs, platform fees, and profitability across all online channels.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Online Sales & Collection Control
  • Record and reconcile daily online sales across all platforms:
  • Ecommerce
  • Marketplaces (Amazon, Noon, Carrefour, Sharaf DG, etc.)
  • Q-commerce platforms (Talabat, Deliveroo, Careem, Instashop, etc.)
  • Reconcile collections vs sales (COD, card, wallets, BNPL, transfers).
  • Monitor pending collections and follow up with platforms and couriers.
• 2. Platform & Courier Reconciliation
  • Reconcile platform statements including:
  • Commissions
  • Marketing fees
  • Delivery fees
  • Cancellation and return charges
  • Reconcile courier statements (Aramex, iMile, Naqel, Shipa, Samsa, etc.) against delivered and returned orders.
  • Track and validate refunds, cancellations, and chargebacks.
• 3. Profitability & Reporting
  • Prepare online P&L reports by platform and by brand:
  • GMV
  • Gross profit
  • Platform fees
  • Courier costs
  • Marketing spend
  • Net contribution
  • Monitor GP% per platform and per SKU and flag any sales below benchmark margin.
  • Support monthly management reports and KPI dashboards.
• 4. Accounting Entries & Controls
  • Ensure accurate posting of:
  • Sales invoices
  • Credit notes
  • Platform settlements
  • Courier expenses
  • Marketing and advertising costs
  • Maintain proper supporting documents for all online transactions.
  • Coordinate with Finance Manager on month-end closing and reconciliations.
• 5. VAT & Compliance
  • Assist in VAT reporting related to online sales, refunds, and commissions.
  • Ensure correct VAT treatment for local and cross-border transactions.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation for all online activities.
• 6. Coordination & Communication
  • Work closely with:
  • Online Operations (Faisal / John)
  • Finance Manager (Maysara)
  • Operations & Logistics teams
  • Flag discrepancies, delays, or financial risks to management immediately.
  • Support process improvements to enhance transparency and control.

Key KPIs

• 100% reconciliation of online sales vs collections.
• Monthly online P&L delivered on time.
• Zero unresolved variances at month-end.
• Accurate tracking of platform and courier costs.
• On-time VAT and compliance support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 2 years experience in accounting, preferably in e-commerce or online retail.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and reconciliation processes.
• Experience handling multiple platforms and high transaction volumes is a plus.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.