Certified Senior Accountant (Retail & F&B Focus)
DFT Auto Parts
Financial Reporting, VAT Compliance, and Inventory Cost Control
Posted on January 19, 2026
Job Description / Role
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Finalization: Prepare, review, and finalize comprehensive financial statements, budgets, and executive management reports.
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage AP/AR, general ledger maintenance, and complex balance sheet reconciliations to ensure data integrity.
- Closing Procedures: Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities with strict adherence to accuracy and deadlines.
- Tax & Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with UAE VAT laws, including accurate filing and maintaining regulatory documentation.
- Audit Support: Facilitate internal and external audits by providing transparent financial records and maintaining robust internal controls.
- Operational Support: Oversee inventory accounting and cost control measures, specifically tailored for the Retail and F&B operational models.
🔹 Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Professional certification (CA/CPA/ACCA) is highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5 to 10 years of proven accounting experience within the UAE market.
- Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of UAE VAT regulations and local financial compliance standards.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Financial Modeling) and specialized accounting software.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical abilities, strong communication for cross-departmental collaboration, and high attention to detail.
- Project Management: Ability to lead process improvement initiatives and work independently under pressure.
What We Offer:
- Strategic Leadership: Own the finance function for a multi-sector business (Auto Parts, Retail, F&B).
- High-Growth Environment: Be a key contributor to business expansion through financial optimization and operational efficiency.
- Professional Stability: A full-time role in a reputable Dubai-based company with a clear mandate for excellence.
- Compensation: Competitive salary ranging from AED 10,000 to 11,000, determined by your professional interview and technical assessment.