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Location:** Dubai, UAE (Office-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, Based on Experience
About Us
We are an established UK-based e-commerce company with over 21 years of online retail experience, operating across multiple Amazon marketplaces and other e-commerce channels. As part of our international expansion strategy, we are growing our operations in the UAE and are seeking an experienced E-Commerce Finance Manager / Senior E-Commerce Accountant to establish and manage our finance function in Dubai.
This is a hands-on role for an individual who understands the financial complexities of Amazon, inventory management, international trade, VAT compliance, and marketplace accounting. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations of our UAE business while also supporting the wider group's accounting and reporting requirements.
Candidates with UK accounting experience, ACCA qualifications, or previous experience working for UK-based companies will be strongly preferred.
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## Required Software Experience
Applicants should have practical experience using one or more of the following:
* Xero
* A2X
* Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR Systems)
* Linnworks
Experience integrating Amazon Seller Central with inventory and accounting systems is highly desirable.
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## Key Responsibilities
### Marketplace Accounting & Reconciliation
* Reconcile Amazon and Noon marketplace settlements and payouts.
* Match marketplace disbursements against UAE bank statements.
* Investigate missing payments, discrepancies, chargebacks, returns, and reimbursements.
* Monitor account balances and ensure accurate recording of all marketplace transactions.
* Manage Amazon settlement reporting and reconciliation through A2X or similar software.
### Inventory Accounting & Cost Management
* Maintain accurate inventory records and valuations.
* Calculate and monitor Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
* Account for inventory purchases from suppliers, distributors, and marketplaces.
* Reconcile inventory across Amazon FBA, Noon FBN, third-party logistics providers, and company warehouses.
* Track inventory losses, damaged stock, write-offs, and reimbursement claims.
* Calculate landed costs including freight, customs duties, shipping, and clearance charges.
### Core Accounting & Bookkeeping
* Process supplier invoices and purchase invoices.
* Perform bank reconciliations.
* Manage supplier payment schedules.
* Maintain accurate financial ledgers and accounting records.
* Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
* Maintain fixed asset and inventory registers.
### VAT, Tax & Compliance
* Manage UAE VAT registration and VAT return filings.
* Support UAE Corporate Tax compliance and annual filing requirements.
* Prepare VAT working papers and supporting schedules.
* Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors.
* Support UK accounting requirements where necessary.
* Candidates with knowledge of UK VAT and UK accounting practices will be highly regarded.
### Financial Reporting & Business Analysis
* Prepare monthly management accounts.
* Produce Profit & Loss reports by product, SKU, marketplace, and country.
* Analyse gross profit margins and product profitability.
* Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
* Produce inventory, sales, and profitability reports for management.
* Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
### Payroll & Administration
* Manage payroll processing and Wages Protection System (WPS) compliance.
* Process staff expenses, petty cash, utility bills, and vendor payments.
* Maintain accurate records for audit and regulatory purposes.
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## Required Qualifications
### Essential
* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 4 years' accounting experience within an e-commerce or retail business.
* Experience working with Amazon Seller Central and marketplace accounting.
* Strong understanding of inventory accounting and inventory valuation methods.
* Experience with bank reconciliations, supplier management, and VAT compliance.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function.
### Preferred
* ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
* Previous experience working for a UK company or managing UK accounts.
* Knowledge of UK VAT and UK accounting practices.
* Experience using Xero, A2X, Cin7 Core, or Linnworks.
* Experience with multi-country Amazon operations.
* Experience managing accounting functions across multiple legal entities.
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## Personal Attributes
* Highly organised and detail-oriented.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Commercially aware with a focus on profitability and business performance.
* Self-motivated and capable of managing responsibilities independently.
* High level of integrity, accuracy, and accountability.
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## Why Join Us?
* Join an established and successful UK e-commerce business.
* Play a key role in launching and building our UAE finance operation.
* Work closely with senior management and influence business decisions.
* Opportunity for long-term growth as the company expands internationally.
* Competitive salary and career development opportunities.
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## Application Requirements
Please include the following with your application:
* Updated CV.
* Current location.
* Notice period.
* Salary expectations.
* Details of Amazon marketplace experience.
* Accounting software experience (Xero, A2X, Cin7 Core, Linnworks, etc.).
* Details of UK accounting, VAT, or ACCA experience.
مهارات الإكسل
المحاسبة
خبرة في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي
البيع بالتجزئة
إدارة المخزون
المحاسبة المالية
شهادة ACCA
إدارة سلسلة التوريد
اللوجستيات
التجارة الإلكترونية
الحسابات الختامية السنوية
خبرة في الإمارات
الإبلاغ المالي
إدارة الأرباح والخسائر
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