Accounting Consultant

Job description / Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage the financial operations of our clients. The role includes bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, managing cash flow reporting, and ensuring accurate bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and prior experience in the Retail industry.

Job Profile:

Bookkeeping and General Ledger Management
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records.
• Post journal entries and maintain the general ledger for various transactions.

Financial Reporting and Statements Preparation
• Prepare and present accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards such as IFRS.

Cash Flow Management
• Provide detailed cash flow analysis and projections to management.

Reconciliations and Compliance
• Perform regular bank reconciliations, ensuring all discrepancies are promptly identified and resolved.
• Oversee accounts, security deposits, and lease-related reconciliations.

Budgeting, Reporting, and Process Improvement
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting and analyze variances.
• Identify areas for financial process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (BCom, MCom).Professional certifications such as ACCA, or CA are highly preferred.
• 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, preferably in the Retail industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software ERP preferably SAP and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting, financial statement preparation, and cash flow management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Prior experience in the retail sector is strongly preferred.

Salary:
AED 10,000 to 12,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Aswaar Consulting is a professional services firm founded in 2014 and specializing in business and financial advisory. Our key service lines are Assurance, Business Process Outsourcing and Support Services, Tax Compliance, and Corporate Finance.

Our partners come from rich professional backgrounds in the big four audit firms, banking, and the manufacturing industry. Each partner brings decades of expert experience to ensure high-quality advice to our clients.