Accountant

Position Summary

Furchild is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Accountant to support daily accounting operations across retail, online, and manufacturing channels. The ideal candidate will manage reconciliations, postings, payables, and compliance with accuracy and discipline. This is a critical executional role that contributes to sound financial records, timely reporting, and internal control across a fast-growing, multi-channel pet food business.

Key Responsibilities

• Post and reconcile daily sales from online, POS, and retail channels.
• Ensure accurate recording of customer receipts (cash, card, bank, and online gateways).
• Coordinate with Customer Service for refunds and adjustments.
• Perform POS and subscription billing reconciliations regularly.
• Record vendor bills ensuring proper coding, approvals, and matching with POs/GRNs.
• Reconcile vendor statements and prepare payment batches.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage petty cash float and replenishments with documentation and approval trail.
• Conduct bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and gateways.
• Reconcile VAT ledgers and assist in quarterly VAT return preparation.
• Assist in journal entries, accruals, and month-end close activities.
• Support preparation of management reports and variance analysis.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and SOPs.
• Provide data and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, and Production teams for proper accounting of transactions.
• Suggest improvements to accounting workflows, automation, or documentation.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience in FMCG, retail, or manufacturing industries.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Tally, QuickBooks, Oracle, SAP, Zoho).
• Familiarity with UAE VAT laws and compliance processes.
• High attention to detail, ownership of deliverables, and organizational discipline.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to handle large volumes of transactional data.
  
  

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

We’re not just feeding pets – we’re changing the way people care for them. At Furchild, our work is driven by a shared love for animals and a commitment to making a real difference in their lives. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger – a company that values innovation, customer satisfaction, and most importantly, the health of pets.

Our Hiring Process

• We make the hiring process as straightforward as possible, with the following steps:
• Apply: Submit your application, and our team will review your profile.
• Initial Interview: If your qualifications align, we’ll schedule an initial conversation with you.
• Hiring Manager Interview: Shortlisted candidates will meet with hiring managers.
• Assessment: Depending on the role, you may be invited for a case study, trial assignment, or coding session.
• Offer: Successful candidates will receive an offer within 2-3 weeks from their initial application.
  
  

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about making a difference in the lives of pets and being part of a fun, innovative company, we’d love to hear from you!