Accountant - Petroleum Products trading exp - Immediate joining

Ref. PJ2602-0589

Job Title: Accountant

Employer Industry: Petroleum Oil products 

Work location: Sharjah, Al Sajja Industrial Area

Salary: as per the industry norms

Experience: 3–6 years of accounting experience in petroleum products trading or oil & gas trading

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce. Hindi-speaking candidates preferred.

Only Candidates who are currently available in UAE and can join immediately (within 5 days maximum) will be considered

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accountant with strong exposure to petroleum products trading in the UAE. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensure compliance with UAE regulations (VAT, ESR, audit), and handle trading-specific accounting such as inventory valuation, landed cost, and multi-currency transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

• Maintain accurate books of accounts in compliance with IFRS and UAE regulations
• Record sales, purchases, expenses, and journal entries
• Perform bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including credit control

Petroleum Trading–Specific Responsibilities

• Handle accounting for petroleum products (fuel, lubricants, bitumen, base oil, etc.)
• Calculate and track landed cost (product cost, freight, customs, storage, insurance)
• Manage inventory accounting (FIFO/Weighted Average, stock aging, shrinkage)
• Record and reconcile bulk trading, spot trades, and long-term supply contracts
• Monitor pricing margins, FX exposure, and volume-based transactions

Taxation & Compliance (UAE)

• Prepare and file UAE VAT returns and ensure proper VAT treatment on local and export sales
• Maintain VAT documentation and support FTA audits
• Coordinate with auditors for annual audits
• Support Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) and corporate compliance requirements

Reporting & Management Support

• Prepare MIS reports, cash flow forecasts, and management dashboards
• Assist management with cost analysis, budgeting, and financial planning
• Liaise with banks, auditors, customs clearing agents, and logistics partners

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce
• Professional qualification (CA / ACCA / CMA) – preferred

Experience

• 3–6 years of accounting experience in petroleum products trading or oil & gas trading
• Proven experience in UAE VAT and trading-based accounting
• Strong understanding of inventory, landed cost, and multi-currency transactions

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software (Tally, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Odoo, or similar)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial analysis)
• Knowledge of IFRS and UAE commercial practices

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Good communication and coordination skills

Preferred (Added Advantage)

• Experience dealing with ports, customs, and logistics accounting
• Knowledge of import/export documentation related to petroleum products
• Experience working with trading houses or commodity traders in the UAE

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