Senior Accountant – FMCG Trading & Import/Export

GRAND MIZBAN GENERAL TRADING L.L.C. is a UAE-based B2B FMCG trading and sourcing company seeking a Senior Accountant with practical experience in trading, import/export documentation and international supplier payments. The role reports to company management and works closely with Sales, Procurement and Operations. Maintain daily accounting records, accounts payable and receivable, and multi-currency transactions. Reconcile bank accounts, customer and supplier balances, advances and outstanding settlements. Calculate landed costs by shipment, including purchase costs, freight, insurance, customs clearance and other attributable charges. Track inventory costs and prepare gross-profit reports by shipment and sales order. Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading/air waybills, certificates of origin and customs documents for consistency. Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders and clearing agents to resolve documentation discrepancies and support timely clearance. Prepare international payment requests and supporting documents, verify beneficiary details through approved procedures, and track transfers and settlements. Final payment approval remains with authorized management. Prepare weekly cash-flow forecasts, payment schedules, receivables ageing and financial exception reports. Complete month-end closing and prepare accurate management reports. Maintain records supporting UAE VAT, Corporate Tax and audit requirements, coordinating with external advisers where needed. Work with Excel, company-approved accounting tools and relevant CRM records, using access permissions appropriate to the role. First 90 days: First 30 days: review balances, records and outstanding documentation issues. By day 60: establish consistent reconciliation, shipment-costing and weekly reporting routines. By day 90: deliver a documented month-end close and reliable order-level profitability reporting. Performance will be assessed on reporting timeliness, reconciliation completeness, costing accuracy and resolution of financial and documentation discrepancies.

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferably 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in FMCG, food trading, distribution or import/export. Candidates with shorter but highly relevant experience will also be considered. Hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting, inventory accounting, shipment landed costs and foreign-currency transactions. Practical experience reviewing import/export documents and coordinating with freight forwarders and customs clearing agents. Experience preparing international supplier payment documentation, tracking bank transfers and reconciling settlements. Working knowledge of UAE VAT and Corporate Tax accounting and documentation requirements. Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software; willingness to work with the company’s proprietary CRM. Professional English communication skills for correspondence with banks, suppliers and logistics providers. Persian or Arabic is an advantage. Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, ownership and follow-through. UAE trading-company experience is preferred. A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred; ACCA, CMA or equivalent qualifications are an advantage. Familiarity with letters of credit and documentary collections is an advantage. Applicants should include their current location, notice period, expected monthly salary in AED and a brief summary of relevant trading/import-export experience. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a practical accounting and trade-documentation assessment. Employment Type Full-time

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