Chief Accountant

Dr Scent; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Scent seeks a senior accounting professional in Sharjah to lead financial reporting, GL management, and compliance. You will supervise staff, manage AP/AR, payroll, and budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and timely closes.

Responsibilities include audits coordination, VAT compliance, and cross-department collaboration to align financial processes with business goals. Experience in multi-branch operations is highly preferred, with strong Excel and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior accounting role.
• Prior experience multi-branch operation is highly preferred.
• Proficiency of accounting, financial reporting, VAT, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in accounting software / ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong working knowledge of Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage deadlines, and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare accurate financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports; analyse financial data for discrepancies and trends to inform management decisions.
• General Ledger and Account Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, subsidiary accounts, and monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
• Audit and Compliance: Coordinate internal and external audits, prepare documentation for auditors, and ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and cost analysis to support strategic planning.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, delegate responsibilities, and provide guidance on accounting procedures.
• Operational Support: Manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cash flow, and other day-to-day accounting operations.
• Process Improvement: Recommend ways to reduce costs, enhance revenue, and improve internal financial processes.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with other departments to ensure financial processes align with business objectives and support operational efficiency

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Deadline management

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounting software

Job description

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare accurate financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports; analyse financial data for discrepancies and trends to inform management decisions.
• General Ledger and Account Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, subsidiary accounts, and monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
• Audit and Compliance: Coordinate internal and external audits, prepare documentation for auditors, and ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and cost analysis to support strategic planning.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, delegate responsibilities, and provide guidance on accounting procedures.
• Operational Support: Manage accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cash flow, and other day-to-day accounting operations.
• Process Improvement: Recommend ways to reduce costs, enhance revenue, and improve internal financial processes.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with other departments to ensure financial processes align with business objectives and support operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of senior accounting role.
• Prior experience multi-branch operation is highly preferred.
• Proficiency of accounting, financial reporting, VAT, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in accounting software / ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong working knowledge of Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage deadlines, and work under pressure.