Accountant / Purchaser

Role Overview

Accounting Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and financial transactions.
• Record daily sales, purchases, receipts, payments, and expenses.
• Prepare invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and credit notes.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile bank, supplier, and customer accounts.
• Assist with monthly closing and financial reporting.
• Maintain accounting documentation and filing.
• Monitor petty cash and company expenses.
• Assist with VAT requirements and coordinate with auditors, suppliers, customers, and management.

Purchasing Responsibilities

• Identify purchasing requirements based on company needs and stock levels.
• Request and compare supplier quotations.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions.
• Prepare purchase orders and obtain approvals.
• Follow up with suppliers on timely delivery.
• Verify received goods against purchase orders and invoices.
• Maintain supplier records and evaluate supplier performance.
• Source alternative suppliers and coordinate purchasing with warehouse and other departments.
• Ensure purchases follow company policies and approved budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting and purchasing or procurement experience.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and purchasing procedures.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical, analytical, negotiation, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Good English communication skills.
• Knowledge of UAE VAT and local purchasing practices is an advantage.

Key Skills

• Accounting and bookkeeping.
• Accounts payable and receivable.
• Bank and supplier reconciliation.
• Purchase orders and invoice processing.
• Supplier sourcing and negotiation.
• Cost comparison and analysis.
• Inventory and purchasing coordination.
• Microsoft Excel and accounting software or IDS systems.

Working Conditions

• The position requires close coordination with management, suppliers, customers, warehouse staff, and internal departments.
• The work location is in person at City Palace Hotel.