Job Description
Role Overview – Al Ameera Foodstuff Industry is hiring a Senior Accountant for a full-time, on-site position based in Sharjah. This position is ideal for experienced accounting professionals with strong financial expertise, food industry knowledge, and the ability to manage accounting operations effectively, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain financial accuracy, provide financial analysis, and support organizational financial management within a dynamic food production and distribution environment.
Financial Statement Preparation and Reporting – You will prepare comprehensive financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in compliance with IFRS standards and UAE regulatory requirements. You will ensure statements are accurate, complete, and prepared within required timeframes for management review, stakeholder reporting, and regulatory submission with appropriate disclosures.
General Ledger Management and Control – You will manage and maintain the general ledger by recording all financial transactions, ensuring accurate classification of accounts, and overseeing monthly reconciliation processes. You will verify transaction postings, investigate discrepancies, supervise junior accounting staff, and ensure the general ledger balances with supporting documentation.
Food Production Cost Accounting – You will manage production cost accounting for food manufacturing operations by allocating raw materials, direct labor, and overhead to production runs and product lines. You will track production costs, calculate product costing, analyze production efficiency, and support production optimization and profitability analysis.
Raw Materials and Inventory Management – You will oversee accounting for raw materials and food inventory, manage inventory valuation using appropriate methods, and track inventory movement throughout the production process. You will monitor inventory levels, manage spoilage and waste accounting, and ensure accurate inventory records for food products.
Accounts Receivable Supervision – You will supervise accounts receivable operations by monitoring customer receivables, analyzing aging reports, and implementing collection strategies. You will address disputed invoices, optimize collection processes, maintain accurate receivable records, and report on receivables performance and trends.
How to Apply:
Send your updated CV to info@alameerafood.com
Please highlight your senior accounting experience, professional accounting certifications (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent), specific examples of food production or manufacturing cost accounting management, your expertise in inventory accounting and spoilage management, your knowledge of food industry operations and compliance, proficiency with accounting systems and ERP platforms, staff supervision accomplishments, and your experience in food manufacturing or distribution sectors. Include a brief cover letter outlining your accounting philosophy, your understanding of food industry accounting practices, your expertise in production cost management, your knowledge of UAE regulations and compliance standards, and your interest in joining Al Ameera Foodstuff Industry as a Senior Accountant. Forward to anyone in your network who may be a strong fit.
About the Company:
Al Ameera Foodstuff Industry is a professional food production and distribution company operating in Sharjah with a strong commitment to operational excellence, food quality, and financial professionalism. The company is seeking experienced senior accounting professionals who bring advanced accounting expertise in food manufacturing environments, comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and UAE compliance standards, proven capability in production cost accounting and inventory management, strong team leadership skills, and dedication to maintaining financial accuracy while supporting organizational financial management and production optimization in the food industry.
Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
Category
Experience
Career Level
Required Qualification
Bachelor in Relevant field
Requires Traveling:
No
Salary
10000 - 11500 AED
Salary Type
Per Month
Total Vacancies
1
Skills
closingleadclosurecoordinationproceduressystemdata integrityaccessutilizationstaff trainingretentionmanagement systemslegalproviding trainingtraining needsmentorstaffpoliciessupervisorinternationalfinancial reportingcomplexallocationstandard costingcostingbusinesstaxationaccounting softwarenavigationdata managementreport generationverbalwritten communicationcommunicationaccounting standardsresource planningquality managementteam managementdata analysistime managementpayable managementaccounts payableprocessingsupplierpurchasedocumentationvendoranalysiscost controlcosttax compliancereturnssafetyfood safetyquality controlexpensestestingactivitiescash managementassetequipmentdepreciationpayrollsalaryprepaidrecognitiondatametricsanalyticaldevelopmentforecastingproduction planningrisk managementimplementationmaintenanceinternalindustryhiringsenior accountantaccountingfoodaccounting operationsregulatory compliancefinancial analysissupportfinancial managementdynamicfood productiondistributionpreparationreportingfinancial statementsbalancecash flowcomplianceifrsstandardsregulatoryrequirementsmanagementreviewledgercontrolgeneral ledgerrecordingtransactionsclassificationoverseeingreconciliationaccounting staffproductioncost accountingmanufacturing operationsmaterialsdirectlaborproductproduct costingoptimizationprofitabilityinventory managementinventoryinventory valuationmethodsprocessmonitorwastereceivablesupervisionaccounts receivableoperationsmonitoringcustomerperformanceseniorprofessionalmanufacturinginventory accountingplatformsstaff supervisioncost managementregulationscompanyoperatingoperational excellencequalityteamleadership skills
