Executive Accountant

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing firm is seeking an experienced Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting of factory-related financial transactions using SAP. The candidate will manage financial statements, conduct variance analysis, and ensure compliance with IFRS standards, requiring at least 7 years in manufacturing finance and a bachelor's degree in Commerce or related fields. Strong SAP and financial reporting skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing or factory finance.
• Strong exposure to costing and SAP.
• Fluency in English both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting of all factory-related transactions.
• Perform month-end and year-end closings in SAP.
• Prepare plant-level financial statements and reports.
• Conduct variance analysis for material, labor and overhead costs.

Skills

SAP

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting

MBA in Finance or CA/CMA (intermediate)

Tools

SAP FI/CO

SAP MM

SAP PP

Oracle

Job description

As part of a pharmaceutical manufacturing setup the Accountant will ensure accurate and systematic recording, analysis and reporting of all financial transactions related to plant operations. This role is critical for maintaining financial integrity supporting compliance and enabling effective decision-making through timely and accurate financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting of all factory-related transactions within SAP including material movements, production orders and inventory adjustments.
• Handle all accounting activities in accordance with IFRS and organizational standards.
• Perform month-end and year-end closings in SAP including cost allocations, accruals and reconciliations.
• Prepare plant-level financial statements, MIS reports, cost center summaries and management dashboards.
• Oversee product costing, standard cost updates and cost roll‑ups within the ERP system.
• Conduct variance analysis for material, labor and overhead costs.
• Ensure proper valuation of raw materials, WIP and finished goods in SAP (MM and CO modules).
• Carry out stock reconciliations between SAP and physical inventory, analyzing and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, internal controls and accounting best practices.
• Perform monthly customer reconciliations ensuring timely accounting of receipts, debit notes, etc.
• Conduct monthly vendor reconciliations ensuring timely accounting of payments, credit notes, etc.

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting.
• MBA in Finance or CA/CMA (intermediate) qualification preferred.

Experience & Exposure

• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing or factory finance with strong exposure to costing and SAP.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP FI/CO, MM and PP modules.
• Good understanding of general accounting principles, uniform chart of accounts and cost accounting practices.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and ERP/CRM systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
• Fluency in English both written and verbal.