Job Title: Accountant Assistant – FMCG Company (UAE). Work from Home, but must be living in the UAE.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant Assistant to support daily financial operations in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The role includes handling routine accounting tasks, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring smooth coordination between finance, operations, and procurement departments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support daily accounting operations including AP/AR entries, invoice processing, and payment tracking.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Reconcile bank statements, supplier statements, and customer accounts.
• Monitor inventory movements and coordinate with warehouse team on stock adjustments.
• Prepare and update expense records, petty cash, and reimbursement reports.
• Assist with VAT preparation and filing in compliance with UAE regulations.
• Coordinate with suppliers on payments, statements, and account discrepancies.
• Maintain organized digital and physical financial records.
• Support auditor requests during quarterly and annual audits.
• Perform ad-hoc financial tasks assigned by the Finance Manager.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience (FMCG experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or ERP systems.
• Good knowledge of Excel including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with UAE VAT regulations is an advantage.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with inventory-heavy businesses.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Work Conditions:
• Full-time position.
• Home-based with occasional coordination with the Team
• Reporting to: Senior Accountant
