Accounts Manager (Focus ERP)

About the role

An on-site Accounts Manager position in Dubai, UAE, responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial activities, including financial analysis, review and supervision of financial statements, implementation of accounting policies and procedures, annual budgeting, financial reporting and the integrity of the company's financial operations. The package is listed as 17,000 to 20,000.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in preparing, supervising and implementing the Finance Department's business plan and direct its activities in line with company strategy
• Review all financial and accounting transactions for accuracy and supporting documentation
• Develop job descriptions for finance staff, foster teamwork and coordinate with other departments
• Manage and improve the accounting system, coordinate with the software provider on updates, train users and manage access rights
• Prepare the annual budget, monitor spending, approve amendments and prepare variance analysis reports
• Review sales transactions, returns, discounts and receipts; reconcile monthly customer accounts; control credit limits and prepare credit reports
• Monitor consignment inventory held by dealers and hypermarkets and oversee collections from retail customers
• Review supplier invoices and supporting documents, coordinate supplier approval and payments, and keep purchasing records
• Supervise periodic inventory counts and chair the annual inventory count committee
• Prepare monthly financial reports, maintain accounting records and the chart of accounts, reconcile ledgers and keep a document archive
• Supervise monthly cash counts, manage cash balances and liquidity, and maintain bank relationships

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA or CA is an added advantage
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
• At least 3-5 years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control and financial analysis

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Focus ERP
• Financial reporting, budgeting and financial analysis