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An experienced Senior Finance & Accounts Analyst – FP&A is needed to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis within a general trading business. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting fundamentals and practical experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with the ability to analyse trading margins, inventory costs, cash flow, working capital, and business profitability to support management decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, projections, and budget-versus-actual reports.
- Analyse revenue, gross margins, operating expenses, and profitability across trading activities, products, customers, and suppliers.
- Manage accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, monthly closing, and financial statements.
- Prepare management reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial performance dashboards to support business decisions.
- Monitor inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, purchase costs, freight, customs duties, and other landed costs.
- Manage working capital by monitoring receivables, payables, payment schedules, and cash flow requirements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, financial risks, and improvements in profitability.
- Support compliance with UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, applicable accounting standards, and internal financial controls.
- Use advanced MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems to improve financial reporting and analysis.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- M.Com / CA qualification is mandatory.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, and FP&A.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and variance analysis.
- Experience in general trading, import/export, wholesale, or distribution businesses.
- Understanding of inventory costing, gross margin analysis, cash flow, and working capital management.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
- Knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
- Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Candidates currently based in the UAE are preferred.
- Preference for candidates from North India with relevant experience.
- Experience with multi-currency transactions and cross-border trading is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Zoho Books and Zoho Inventory is preferred.
