Accountant

About GMG

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, food and health sectors. Its vision is to inspire people to win in ways that make the world better. Today, GMG’s investments span four key verticals: GMG Sports, GMG Food, GMG Health, and GMG Consumer Goods. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family, it has become a leading global company, affiliated with the world’s most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands into its markets.

About The Role

The Accountant in the Accounts Payable (AP) Function plays a critical role in overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and procedures. This position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. The Senior Accountant will supervise a team of accounts payable clerks, coordinate with other departments, and ensure proper reporting and reconciliation of accounts payable transactions.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable Management

Reconciliation & Reporting

Vendor Management & Compliance

Process Improvement & Automation

Internal & External Audit Support

Knowledge of Accounting Standards

Communication Skills

People Management

The incumbent is responsible for setting clear objectives and performance targets in collaboration with team members, ensuring alignment with overall organizational goals. This role involves actively mentoring, guiding, and providing direction to the team to cultivate skill development, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The incumbent applies structured performance management practices to monitor progress, troubleshoot issues, and drive the team towards achieving periodic KPIs. Through strategic oversight and regular feedback, the incumbent fosters a results-oriented environment, empowering the team to meet and exceed established benchmarks while supporting both individual and collective growth.

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Good functional knowledge of Accounting softwares (SAP, Tally, Oracle based, etc)
• Good knowledge of MS. Excel, Power BI, Power Point and Word.
• Result oriented and can go extra mile to achieve objective/KPI’s.