Junior Accountant

Job description / Role

The Opportunity
We are a leading FMCG distribution firm in Dubai, managing a diverse portfolio of international food and beverage brands. We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our finance team. This is a high-energy environment where you’ll get hands-on experience in supply chain finance, inventory management, and regional trade accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable & Payable: Process invoices, verify delivery notes against purchase orders, and follow up on aging payments with retailers and supermarkets.
• Inventory Accounting: Reconcile physical stock levels with system records; assist in monthly stock takes at our distribution centers.
• Expense Management: Review and process employee reimbursements and petty cash transactions.
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform daily bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow movements.
• VAT Compliance: Assist in the preparation of quarterly VAT filings in accordance with UAE FTA regulations.
• Reporting: Support the Senior Accountant in preparing monthly P&L statements and variance analysis reports.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce.
• Experience: 2- 5 years of experience in accounting (internship experience in FMCG or Logistics is a major plus).
• Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and familiarity with ERP systems (like SAP, Oracle, or Tally).
• Knowledge: Solid understanding of IFRS and UAE VAT laws.
• Communication: Fluent in English (both written and verbal).
• Mindset: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight month-end deadlines.

About the Company

North Ocean group of companies is a leading multi-disciplined business group established in the year 2000, having its corporate office in Muscat, Sultanate Of Oman. It has grown today to become a well-known group, over 1500 employees with the business operations in Oman and U.A.E. NOE group is well known for its services and manufacturing facilities in the field of construction, realty, manufacturing, education, agriculture etc.

Today NOE group offers many branded products for consumers under one roof, like Al Zain Poultry, Winkool -UPVC windows, I Secure -Security Solutions, Timber, Hyundai-Elevators and escalators, I park- Auto parking systems, I Space- Complete home and kitchen Solutions, Synergy- Electrical products, I Decore-cast aluminum products, Eurokool-Air conditioners etc.