Bookkeeper

Key Responsibilities

1. Review the current Excel-based bookkeeping and financial-recording process.

2. Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities to improve financial accuracy.

3. Recommend an appropriate accounting system, such as Xero or Zoho Books.

4. Set up and configure the agreed accounting system.

5. Create standard operating procedures for bookkeeping and financial recording.

6. Implement suitable automation to reduce repetitive manual work.

7. Maintain accurate records of invoices, expenses, receipts, and payments.

8. Track and reconcile B2B transactions and retailer payments.

9. Monitor outstanding receivables and payment discrepancies.

10. Maintain organised financial records and supporting documents.

11. Support regular reconciliations and bookkeeping reports.

12. Keep the client informed of outstanding items, discrepancies, and process improvements.

1. UAE VAT and Accounting Knowledge

• Practical experience with UAE VAT requirements.

• Understanding of VAT-compliant bookkeeping and transaction recording.

• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

• Familiarity with UAE business accounting practices.

2. FMCG Industry Experience

• Previous experience in FMCG is a requirement.

• Experience with food businesses is highly desirable.

• E-commerce, retail, or retailer-facing business experience is relevant and beneficial.

• Candidates must understand business transactions involving retailers and B2B payments.

3. Accounting System Setup and Process Improvement

• Strong Excel-based bookkeeping experience.

• Hands-on experience with Xero or Zoho Books.

• Ability to assess the existing Excel process and recommend a suitable accounting system.

• Ability to configure and implement the selected system.

• Experience setting up automated workflows, transaction recording, reconciliations, and bookkeeping processes.

• Ability to establish a clear, repeatable financial-recording process.

4. B2B Payments and Retailer Reconciliation

• Experience tracking and reconciling B2B payments.

• Ability to understand retailer payment cycles, outstanding balances, and payment discrepancies.

• Experience managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoices, and payment records.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and provide clear financial updates.

• E-commerce and retail accounting experience

• Retailer-facing B2B business experience

• Accounting system migration from Excel

• Automated bookkeeping workflows

• Financial process standardisation

• Attention to detail and analytical problem-solving

• Client communication and financial updates