Senior Accountant - Supporter of Doing It Right

As It Should Be; Al Hiyar; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

As It Should Be seeks a 'Supporter of Doing It Right' in the Finance Division, responsible for financial statement preparation and compliance. This role offers opportunities for upward mobility as the company expands, emphasizing teamwork and innovation. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in accounting, CPA or equivalent, and 10 years of experience, particularly in agriculture or retail sectors.

Benefits

Accommodation provided with cleaning services

All meals and snacks provided

Transportation to Dubai or Abu Dhabi on non-working days

Company smartphone

Company provided Health Insurance

Annual Flight Ticket Allowance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience in agricultural, manufacturing or retail industry preferred.
• Experience in Corporate Tax required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and maintain General Ledger.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Ensure timely reporting of monthly financial information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA certification or part-qualification in ACA, CIMA or ACCA

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

MS Office, particularly Excel

Job description

As It Should Be was founded in 2023 and is based in Al Hiyar in the UAE. The team are passionate about producing the best quality food and are laser focused on one target….. Doing it right. Always! Quality in everything we do is our key goal. The fair treatment of everyone we do business with, honouring our agreements and treating everyone with respect is our core DNA and our unwavering commitment to this is how we operate. As It Should Be.

As It Should Be now has an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team of trailblazers, who thrive on overcoming challenges and have a fearless belief that no matter what you do, you can make a difference by Doing It Right…… Always!

This newly created role reports to our Management Accountant and is part of our second phase, moving from farm construction to operating. This should excite you, as you will be joining a team at the beginning of our extremely well planned and thoroughly powerful journey. You will be someone who wants to feel passionate about what you are doing and why you are doing it. With us, the enthusiasm is infectious so you should be a person who is deeply motivated by the impact you can make in the world. Yes, we think that big!

We don’t believe in hierarchy and titles; we believe we are one team working towards a common goal. Your role will be known as a Supporter of Doing It Right in the Finance Division. You will be working with some exceptionally talented people, giving you exposure to true innovation with absolute determination to break with tradition and with an unrelenting focus on doing what is right, not what is easy.

Your role in As It Should Be’s success will predominantly focus on the preparation of financial statements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This is a new team, and the team will grow quickly along with the business, therefore there will be great opportunities for upward mobility and career growth as the business expands.

Responsibilities:

• Execute daily accounting activities in accordance with IFRS and maintain the Company’s General Ledger in all aspects.
• Manage daily sales invoicing, supplier purchase orders and payments.
• Manage and maintain AR and AP. Ensure that they are within organisational targets/KPIs.
• Responsible for Capex, prepayments and accruals.
• Book and reconcile monthly payroll and WPS.
• Have a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure timely reporting of all monthly financial information and successfully lead month end close.
• Ensure completion and review of all post-close reconciliations (main balance sheet account reconciliations).
• Ensure all balances are properly supported and documented.
• Prepare for and ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Prepare and submit the VAT, WHT, CIT.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for banking and related procedures.
• Support monthly financial closing activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Focus on cost of sales calculations and review assumptions with team on a regular basis.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Collaborate with team members to support overall company and department goals and objectives.
• Ensure that the company’s management principles, policies, and programs are consistently practiced
• Be nimble and drive process improvements and automate workflows for efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA certification or accounting qualification/part-qualification in ACA, CIMA or ACCA.
• 10+ years of accounting experience preferably in an agricultural, manufacturing or retail industry.
• Experience in Corporate Tax.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Due to the relatively remote location, As It Should Be has focused on providing every team member with all the tools required to live comfortably, enjoy their surroundings and to have all they require to live on site. These include:

• Accommodation provided with cleaning services
• All services including electricity, water, wifi provided
• All meals and snacks provided
• Transportation to Dubai or Abu Dhabi on non-working days
• Company smartphone
• Company provided Health Insurance
• Annual Flight Ticket Allowance

To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV to [e-mail]