Finance Executive

Our client is a fashion boutique in the UAE specializing in high-quality Abayas that blend cultural heritage with contemporary style. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted, combining comfort and sophistication with attention to detail. Through a modern e-commerce platform, they serve a global audience seeking elegant, modest fashion for the modern woman.

What we offer
Your salary is tax free! You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a dynamic and growing company. Our client offers a direct employment contract, competitive salary package, and other benefits as per UAE Labor Law.

Who you are
You are an accurate, dependable Finance & Accounting Executive professional with a strong startup mindset. You are comfortable building finance processes and controls from the ground up, take full ownership of your responsibilities, and move quickly without compromising accuracy. You communicate professionally, solve problems proactively, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Skills & Competencies:      

• Expert-level, hands-on proficiency in Odoo ERP (mandatory)
• Daily bookkeeping, journal entries, and bank/cash reconciliation
• Vendor invoice processing and payment management
• Payroll preparation and coordination with HR
• Sales and expense reporting with monthly tracking
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivots, lookups)
• High ownership, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) are an advantage
• Minimum 2 - 4 years of hands-on experience in accounting/finance role; experience in the UAE or GCC market is a plus
• Experience handling payroll in the UAE and knowledge of local statutory requirements is desirable 

Description
In this role, you will ensure the finance function runs smoothly by accurately recording daily sales and expenses, reconciling accounts, managing vendor relationships from an accounting perspective, and producing timely reports that enable business decision-making.  

Role & Responsibilities:

• Record daily sales and all expenses in the accounting system with accuracy and supporting documentation
• Perform daily bank and petty cash reconciliations and escalate discrepancies immediately
• Register vendor bills and follow through on payment scheduling in coordination with procurement and admin
• Prepare monthly payroll files for internal review and coordinate with HR for timely salary payments
• Generate daily, weekly and monthly sales and expense reports and present key variances to management
• Prepare the monthly sales target and maintain tracking of achievement vs target
• Support month-end and year-end close processes as required
• Assist with VAT filing preparation and liaise with tax consultants when required
• Maintain accurate filing of financial documents (electronic and physical) in line with company policies
• Support audits by preparing requested schedules and explanations
• Identify process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency in daily finance operations