Summary
Danube Building Materials – UAE is seeking a Branch Accountant for its Finance & Accounts team in Ras Al Khaimah. The role oversees branch accounting, records cash and cheque receipts, performs reconciliations, prepares sales reports, and supports period-end closing, budgeting, and internal controls. Applicants need a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline and at least three years of branch or corporate accounting experience. Knowledge of UAE GAAP and tax regulations, ERP systems, and advanced Excel is required; CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
The posting
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The Branch Accountant will be a pivotal member of the Finance & Accounts team at Danube Building Materials – UAE. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the incumbent will oversee all branch‑level accounting activities, guarantee precise recording of cash and cheque receipts, execute thorough reconciliations, and deliver accurate financial reports that support the branch’s operational health and compliance with corporate policies.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day‑to‑day branch accounting operations and ensure adherence to company policies.
- Record and deposit daily cash and cheque receipts accurately and promptly.
- Perform cash, bank, and intercompany general ledger reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports as required.
- Issue receipts, refunds, and exchange documents in line with established procedures.
- Execute monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closing activities within stipulated timelines.
- Maintain and update prepaid and provision schedules on a monthly basis.
- Collaborate with internal audit and corporate finance teams to uphold internal controls.
- Assist in branch budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in branch or corporate accounting.
- Strong knowledge of UAE GAAP and relevant tax regulations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced MS Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and numerical accuracy abilities.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
- High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
- Professional certification such as CPA or CMA preferred but not mandatory.
- Detail‑oriented with a proven track record of delivering accurate financial data.