Senior Accountant
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About the Role
Little Birdy Group seeks a Chartered Senior Accountant to lead finance operations in Dubai's retail and FMCG distribution sector. The role requires 10+ years of experience, a professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/CPA/CMA), and strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounting cycle including GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and month end close
- Prepare monthly Profit & Loss Accounts and management accounts
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS
- Maintain accurate balance sheet schedules and reconciliations
- Oversee inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, landed cost allocations, and margin analysis
- Manage foreign exchange buying to mitigate FX leakage
- Monitor working capital performance
- Manage receivables, collections, supplier payments to ensure timely settlement
- Manage credit control to ensure customers comply with commercial terms
- Manage accounting for promotions, rebates, trade spend, and supplier agreements
- Analyse product and channel profitability
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and corporate policies
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of accounting experience
- MUST hold a recognised professional accounting qualification: CA / ACCA / CPA / CMA or equivalent
- Professional level communication skills in English
- Strong experience within UAE retail businesses, FMCG companies, and distribution environments
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations
- Experience managing inventory heavy businesses
- Experience with Xero, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems
- Experience in multi brand distribution businesses
- Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff
- Strong analytical and commercial finance skills
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About the Company
- Little Birdy Group is a fast growing UAE based distribution business representing leading international brands across multiple retail channels.
Role Overview
- The Senior Accountant will oversee day to day accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and working capital management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounting cycle including GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and month end close.
- Prepare monthly Profit & Loss Accounts and management accounts.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS.
- Maintain accurate balance sheet schedules and reconciliations.
- Oversee inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, landed cost allocations, and margin analysis.
- Manage foreign exchange buying to mitigate FX leakage.
- Monitor working capital performance.
- Manage receivables, collections, supplier payments.
- Manage credit control.
- Manage accounting for promotions, rebates, trade spend, and supplier agreements.
- Analyse product and channel profitability.
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and corporate policies.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of accounting experience.
- MUST hold a recognised professional accounting qualification: CA / ACCA / CPA / CMA or equivalent.
- Professional level communication skills in English.
- Strong experience within UAE retail businesses, FMCG companies, and distribution environments.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and UAE VAT regulations.
- Experience managing inventory heavy businesses.
- Experience with Xero, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.
- Experience in multi brand distribution businesses.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior finance staff.
- Strong analytical and commercial finance skills.
Compensation
- Competitive Salary.
- Visa and Medical Insurance.
- Performance Bonus.
- Your birthday off.
- Discounts on products.
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