Branch Accountant – Automotive (UAE National)

About the role

The Branch Accountant supports day‑to‑day dealership finance operations in a high‑volume automotive environment. The role ensures accurate accounting, compliance with financial policies, and timely month‑end close activities. It involves close collaboration with finance and branch teams to review, document, and reconcile transactions.

Key responsibilities

• Review and post daily branch transactions such as invoices, receipts, customer collections and vendor payments.
• Support vehicle deals by checking financial aspects, pricing and discount requests, ensuring proper approvals.
• Monitor cash collections, bank deposits and petty cash, guaranteeing accurate balances and reconciliations.
• Prepare and follow up on reconciliations for customer accounts, vendor balances and petty cash.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including accrual inputs, provisions and journal support.
• Track branch operating expenses, purchase orders and supplier invoices to identify overspending or miscoding.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, delegation of authority, internal controls and audit requirements.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial controls.
• 2‑4 years of experience in accounting, branch finance or high‑volume transactional finance.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and dealership finance operations.

Required skills

• Proficiency in reconciliation and numerical accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Good Excel skills and ability to manage trackers.
• Ability to manage daily priorities and meet month‑end deadlines.