Senior Accountant

Crown Farms; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy and FMCG sector is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Fujairah office. The successful candidate will manage comprehensive accounting processes, including financial reporting, tax compliance, and inventory management, while ensuring adherence to regulations and internal controls. This role requires strong analytical skills, relevant experience in the industry, and proficiency in financial systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, 3 years in FMCG/dairy or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of inventory and cost accounting practices.
• Ability to finalize accounts with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle including month-end and year-end processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Inventory management

Cost accounting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CMA, CA, CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

Odoo ERP

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Fujairah.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the general ledger, financial reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, and auditing processes while ensuring adherence to financial regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Mange the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, ensure controls over stock movements, and reconcile inventory balances.
• Set up, validate, and monitor manufacturing Bills of Material (BOM) for accurate product costing and inventory valuation.
• Monitor and report on cost of production, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods for dairy and FMCG products.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Manage VAT returns and other tax-related filings.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve cost controls and operational efficiencies.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal controls over financial processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CMA, CA, CPA or equivalent certification.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in FMCG/dairy or manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, cost accounting, and production-related accounting practices.
• Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Experience with Odoo ERP is a plus.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and finalize accounts with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel - this position needs frequent visits to farm offices and production facilities.
• Prior experience in the dairy industry or related food manufacturing sector.