Chief Accountant

Company Overview

Tradeling.com is MENA’s largest B2B marketplace delivering an exceptional experience to our customers and vendors. Founded in 2019 and backed by the Government of Dubai we are transforming the way business is conducted in MENA. With over one million SKUs across multiple categories ranging from office supplies, food and beverage, and consumer electronics. At Tradeling, we embrace the challenge to innovate on behalf of our customers and vendors connecting global and regional suppliers to MENA based demand.

Company Values

As a member of our team, you will be expected to embody our values in your work and interactions 



  • People First - Leading with Empathy, Always Empowering, Consistently Appreciating. 
  • Diversity - Creating Inclusiveness, Always ensuring Fairness, Driving Collaboration. 
  • Integrity - Trusting in each other to do the right thing, Accountable in everything we do, Continuous in Transparency  
  • Excellence - Seeking continuous Development, Striving for Innovation, Operating with Agility. 
  • Customer Obsession - Understanding customer needs, Leading customers through Partnership, Creating Impact. 

Department

Finance

Location

Dubai

Reports to

Head of Finance Operations

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Accountant / Finance Manager to lead our accounting team and oversee all accounting activities within our ecommerce business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for driving operational excellence. As the Chief Accountant / Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the finance department of the company and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  1. Scope
    • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including procure to pay, and order to cash received cycles along with general ledger functions.
    • Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financials.
    • Ensure the Implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
 
  1. Main Responsibilities
 
  • The reconciliation of revenue between ERP, Back office, TMS, ensuring accurate recognition of revenue and adherence to revenue recognition policies.
  • Perform reconciliations of cash collected through different channels including COD, Payment gateways, 3PL or Direct transfers. Perform reconciliation of cash collections with sales records and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Automation of the revenue and receivable reconciliations between Platform, ERP, and collection channels.
  • Review the inventory costing process, including checking and reconciliation of cost of goods sold from different systems WMS, Platform and ERP
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data for migration of inventory and costing data from WMS to ERP platform
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to make sure all the costs / Discounts & Rebates are recognized on time.
  • Proper accounting of operational costs i.e. ops / logistics, payroll, IFRS 16 and other G&A Costs. 
  • Ensure that all balance sheet schedules are prepared and reviewed on a monthly basis
  • Oversee the accounts’ payable function, ensuring timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments.
  • Ensuring that Banks are properly reconciled and closed on a timely basis. 
  • Management and reconciliation of customer wallets, rebates, discounts, promo’s etc.
  • Ensure that VAT and Statutory tax filings are accurate and on time.
  • Ensure that all info required by statutory / government / internal audit is prepared adequately and in a timely manner.
 
  1. Others:
    • Continuous improvements in processes and controls.
    • Automation of accounting and reconciliation processes.
    • Coordinate with external auditors and Tax consultants to facilitate the annual audit process and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
 
  1. Team Leadership and Development:
    • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
    • Delegate tasks effectively, set performance objectives, and provide feedback to support the professional growth and development of team members.
    • Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the technical skills and knowledge of the accounting team.

Requirements (Hard Skills)

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA / CMA / CPA or equivalent certification will be a plus.
  • Proven experience (7+ years) in accounting or finance roles, with at least (4) years in a managerial or supervisory capacity in Finance Department in E-Commerce / Retail.
  • Experience on ERP implementation and managing the transition from Old ERP to new ERP. 
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data to inform decision-making.
  • Proficiency in financial management software and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (NetSuite experience is a plus)
  • Experience of working on Big Data.

Requirements (Soft Skills)

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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