Senior Accountant(Chartered Accountant)

Fragorium; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Fragorium is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure precise financial reporting, and maintain UAE compliance. The role requires strong expertise in financial accounting, reconciliations, cost accounting, and inventory management within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include GL management, month-end close, cost control, and coordination with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• CA with 5–10 years of relevant experience in senior accounting roles.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger, journals, AP/AR, and financial reporting.
• Conduct cost accounting and inventory management with accurate product costing.
• Ensure tax compliance and support in audits and external reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and drive process improvements in accounting workflows.
• Work with ERP to ensure timely and accurate financial data and assist budgeting/ forecasting.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reconciliations

Cost accounting

Inventory management

ERP systems

MS Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title Senior Accountant

Company: Fragorium

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: AED 8,000-15,000 per month

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience: 510 years in a Senior Accountant role, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial

MUST RELOCATED TO DUBAI(IF SELECTED)

Role Overview

Fragorium is seeking experienced Senior Accountants to manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and UAE tax regulations. The ideal candidates will have strong expertise in financial accounting, reconciliations, cost accounting, and inventory management, preferably within a manufacturing

environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage general ledger, journal entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, schedules, and management reports.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

2. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Monitor raw material costs, production expenses, manufacturing overheads, and product costing.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile physical stock with accounting records.
• Analyse cost variances, stock movements, and inventory valuation.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Production, and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate cost reporting.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Assist in ensuring compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and applicable accounting regulations.
• Prepare tax schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support internal and statutory audits.

4. Financial Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with internal financial controls.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and support cash flow management.
• Identify discrepancies and recommend improvements to accounting processes.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure audit readiness.

5. Systems & Coordination

• Work with ERP and accounting software to maintain accurate financial data.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely recording of transactions.
• Support the Finance Manager with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant or similar role, preferably in manufacturing or industrial organisations.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and cost accounting.
• Practical understanding of UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in inventory accounting, product costing, and manufacturing cost control is preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills.

Preferred Industry Experience:

Fragrance, perfumes, cosmetics, chemicals, or other manufacturing sectors. Previous UAE/GCC experience will be an advantage.