Accountant – Construction Materials

About the role

Grandseal is seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Accountant to manage day‑to‑day financial operations for its construction materials business in the UAE. The role will ensure accurate financial records, support month‑end closing, and maintain compliance with UAE accounting standards and VAT regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Process daily accounting transactions including sales, purchases, receipts, payments and journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, monitor aging reports and manage collections.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements, customer accounts and general ledger balances.
• Verify supplier invoices, purchase‑related expenses and payments.
• Review customer invoices, credit notes, receipts and account statements.
• Support inventory accounting: stock adjustments, valuation, damaged stock and physical‑system reconciliation.
• Review product costing and landed costs, including freight, customs and import expenses.
• Assist with monthly and year‑end closing activities, accruals, pre‑payments and account reconciliations.
• Prepare accounting schedules and management reports as required.
• Calculate, reconcile and file UAE VAT.
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately in Odoo ERP.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse and Operations to resolve discrepancies.
• Support external auditors by providing schedules and documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in trading, construction materials, manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong understanding of AR, AP, GL, inventory accounting and product costing.
• Experience with landed‑cost calculations and imported inventory is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of UAE VAT requirements.
• Ability to work independently and meet monthly reporting deadlines.

Required skills

• Odoo ERP
• Microsoft Excel