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Senior Accountant

Job in Sharjah, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: City Pharmaceutical Co
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-07
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 200000 AED Yearly AED 120000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS
  • Manage month‑end and year‑end closing processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions
  • Review general ledger accounts and ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are accurate and timely
  • Analyze financial performance, operating expenses, and margin movements, and report variances to management
Inventory & Cost Control (Pharmaceutical Focus)
  • Oversee end‑to‑end inventory accounting for pharmaceutical products, including:
  • Expiry date monitoring
  • Valuation and reconciliation of inventory balances
  • Calculate and manage provisions for expired, near‑expiry, slow‑moving, and obsolete inventory
  • Reconcile inventory movements across warehouses, distributors, and logistics partners
  • Monitor gross margins by SKU, supplier, customer, and product category
VAT, Compliance & Regulatory Support
  • Ensure correct VAT classification of pharmaceutical products (zero‑rated vs standard‑rated)
  • Prepare and review VAT returns, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
  • Support compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g., MOH‑related documentation and audits)
  • Maintain strong audit trails for stock movements, pricing, and credit notes
Audit & Internal Controls
  • Act as the key finance contact for internal and external auditors
  • Prepare audit schedules, inventory confirmations, and regulatory documentation
  • Ensure adherence to internal control policies and recommend process improvements
  • Support implementation of audit recommendations and risk mitigation actions
Commercial & Operational Finance Support
  • Support pricing controls, supplier rebates, discounts, and settlement reconciliations
  • Review customer credit limits, accounts receivable aging, and bad debt provisions
  • Manage credit notes relating to returns, damages, and expiries
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
  • Partner with supply chain, sales, and regulatory teams to ensure financial accuracy
Systems, Process Improvement & Team Leadership
  • Work extensively with ERP systems, including inventory and distribution modules
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and automation
  • Review and supervise work performed by junior accountants
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to accounting team members
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Prior experience in pharmaceutical distribution
    , healthcare products, or FMCG with expiry‑based inventory
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS
    , inventory accounting, and UAE VAT regulations
  • Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • High attention to detail, particularly with inventory and compliance matters
  • Ability to work under pressure in a high‑volume environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive, hands‑on, and continuous improvement mindset
  • High ethical standards and professional judgment
Reporting Structure
  • Reports to: Finance Manager / Financial Controller
  • Supervises: Junior Accountants / Accounts Officers (as applicable)
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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