Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee the financial and accounting operations of our cement manufacturing and ready-mix concrete business.

The ideal candidate must have strong experience in manufacturing or industrial accounting, with a solid understanding of production costing, inventory management, cost control, financial reporting and UAE taxation.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage daily accounting transactions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements.
• Handle bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations and customer accounts.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports for management review.

1. Manufacturing & Production Costing

• Monitor and analyze production costs related to cement and ready-mix concrete operations.
• Calculate and monitor the cost of raw materials, production, labor and overheads.
• Monitor cost per ton of cement and cost per cubic meter of ready-mix concrete.
• Analyze actual production costs against budgets and standard costs.
• Identify cost variances and recommend cost-control improvements.
• Monitor wastage, production efficiency and operational expenses.

1. Inventory & Stock Management

• Monitor inventory of raw materials, cement, aggregates, sand, admixtures and other production materials.
• Reconcile physical stock with accounting records.
• Monitor inventory movements, consumption and stock adjustments.
• Coordinate with warehouse, production and procurement departments.
• Monitor stock valuation and inventory costing.

1. Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Monitor customer accounts, credit limits and outstanding balances.
• Follow up on overdue payments and customer collections.
• Manage supplier invoices, payments and account reconciliations.
• Verify delivery notes, purchase orders and invoices.
• Monitor customer sales transactions and delivery-related documentation.

1. Taxation & Compliance

• Handle UAE VAT calculations, returns and filing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UAE Corporate Tax requirements.
• Maintain proper financial and tax records.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

1. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor operational expenses, production costs and cash flow.
• Prepare budget-versus-actual reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Previous UAE experience is mandatory.
• Experience in a cement factory, ready-mix concrete plant or manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and production cost accounting.
• Practical experience in inventory valuation and stock reconciliation.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• ACCA, CMA, CPA or CA qualification is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Application Question(s):

• 1. How many years of UAE accounting experience do you have?
• 2. Have you worked in a cement factory, ready-mix concrete plant or manufacturing company?
• 3. How many years of manufacturing or production accounting experience do you have?
• 4. Do you have experience calculating production costs per ton or per cubic meter?
• 5. Have you handled raw material inventory and stock reconciliation?
• 6. Do you have experience with cost control and variance analysis?
• 7. Are you familiar with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax?
• 8. Which ERP or accounting software have you used?
• 9. Have you handled accounts receivable, customer collections and supplier accounts?
• 10. What is your expected salary (AED)?
• 11. What is your notice period?

Work Location: In person