Senior Accountant

THANI MURSHID TRADING COMPANY L.L.C - S.P.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

THANI MURSHID TRADING COMPANY L.L.C - S.P.C seeks a skilled finance professional in Abu Dhabi to maintain accurate financial records, manage ledgers, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role covers AP/AR, reporting, budgeting support, and bank coordination within a fast‑moving FMCG environment.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 5–8 UAE years of relevant experience, proficiency in ERP systems (SAP B1, Oracle), advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5–8 UAE years of accounting/finance experience in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Familiarity with UAE tax laws / VAT regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (SAP B1, Oracle, or FMCG-related systems).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication (written & verbal) and cross-functional collaboration.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
• Record day-to-day transactions including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and loan disbursements.
• Manage and reconcile the bank's general ledger accounts; monitor daily journal entries, adjustments and closing entries.
• Reconcile internal records with bank statements; investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure timely regulatory reports to central banks or financial authorities; assist audits.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable; monitor receivables from clients and vendors; ensure timely collections.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; support budgeting and forecasting.
• Track and record interest income and expenses; monitor provisions for bad debts and non-performing assets.
• Coordinate with branches/departments; process invoices; vendor management; ensure proper documentation.
• Schedule and prepare payments via cheques or online banking; ensure timely disbursement of payments.
• Verify expenses; ensure all payments are supported with documentation and approvals.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions; assist in monthly closings; reconcile vendor statements.
• Generate reports on accounts payable aging, payables and cash outflows; support audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP B1

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Record Maintenance

• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with banking regulations and internal policies
• Record day-to-day transactions including deposits withdrawals transfers and loan disbursements

General Ledger Management

• Manage and reconcile the bank x27 s general ledger accounts
• Monitor daily journal entries adjustments and closing entries

Bank Reconciliation

• Reconcile internal records with bank statements regularly
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of regulatory reports to central banks or financial authorities
• Assist in internal and external audits and compliance reviews

Accounts Payable Receivable

• Handle payments to vendors staff reimbursements and client-related transactions
• Monitor receivables from clients and partners ensuring timely collection

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes for the finance department

Loan and Interest Accounting

• Track and record interest income and expense on loans advances and deposits
• Monitor provisions for bad debts and non-performing assets

Coordination with Branches Departments

Invoice Processing

• Review verify and process incoming invoices for accuracy approvals and appropriate documentation
• Match invoices with purchase orders and payment terms

Vendor Management

• Maintain up-to-date vendor records and contact information
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies or payment delays

Payment Processing

• Schedule and prepare payments via cheques or online banking platforms
• Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of vendor and service provider payments

Expense Verification

• Validate employee reimbursement claims travel expenses and utility bills according to company policy
• Ensure all payments are supported with proper documentation and approvals

Reconciliation

• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and maintain the accounts payable ledger
• Assist in monthly closing activities and reconcile vendor statements

Reporting

• Generate regular reports on accounts payable aging outstanding payables and cash outflows
• Support audit and internal review processes with documentation and reports

Bank Coordination

• Liaise with the bank s finance department or partner banks for fund transfers and payment confirmations
• Monitor cash position to ensure adequate liquidity for payables

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.