Role: Management Accountant – Sharjah, UAE
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: AED 10,000 – AED 12,000 / Month (Negotiable on case-by-case basis)
Other Benefits: Medical insurance and more TBD (single basis)
Reporting To: Managing Director
About Our Client
Our client is a UAE-based venture studio dedicated to offering innovative and scalable solutions across various industries, with a focus on sustainability and profitability. As part of our growth, they are seeking a dedicated Management Accountant to manage financial operations, ensure compliance, and support the strategic decision-making process.
Job Purpose:
The Management Accountant plays a critical role in managing the company’s daily financial operations and compliance while contributing to the control of budgets and cash flow. Under the supervision of the Finance Director, this role ensures accurate recording of financial transactions, preparation of financial statements, and provides insights for financial planning and decision-making.
Primary responsibilities:
- Daily entry of sales and purchase invoices for all entities, ensuring proper allocation to each business unit (BU)
- Perform monthly bank reconciliation
- Handle the quarterly VAT declaration
- Manage the monthly closing process, including operations like depreciation, re-invoicing, provision, and expense activation
- Prepare payments for suppliers and salaries
- Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, ensuring optimal liquidity for operations.
- Conduct budget variance analysis and prepare financial reports for strategic decision-making
- Assist in coordinating external audits under the supervision of the Finance Director
Secondary responsibilities:
- Liaise with service providers when required
- Maintain a regulatory watch on legal and fiscal obligations for all entities
- HR administration, including onboarding, ongoing management, and offboarding of employees (including draft and manage employment contracts and amendments)
- Coordinate with PROs
Skills Required - Strong accounting knowledge and experience with financial reporting.
- Ability to manage cash flow and provide actionable financial insights.
- Ability to manage VAT and compliance in the UAE.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficient in accounting software and MS Excel.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience on Accounting softwares such Zoho Books would be a distinctive advantage.
- Professional certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or CA (Chartered Accountant) are highly preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in an accounting role, including budget and cash flow management.
- Experience in UAE VAT regulations, compliance and analytics.
- Knowledge of payroll processing and HR administration is a plus
Our Clients Offers:
- A dynamic and innovative work environment
- Exposure to diverse projects in emerging economies with meaningful impact
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
