General Accountant - Electronics Trading

Company Description Lutfi Group of Companies is a diversified organization established in 1971, operating across home appliances, electronics, optical retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and real estate. The group is recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer-focused solutions in both consumer and commercial markets. Its portfolio includes retail and wholesale distribution of leading products as well as the manufacturing of high-quality goods tailored to varied customer needs. Lutfi Group has also expanded into residential and commercial real estate, offering well-positioned properties backed by strong market insight. Team members join a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, with opportunities to contribute to growth across multiple business lines. Role Description The General Accountant – Electronics Trading is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations for the electronics trading business, including recording and reconciling daily transactions, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring accurate posting of sales, purchases, and inventory-related entries. The General Accountant prepares periodic financial statements and management reports, assists in budgeting and forecasting, and supports month-end and year-end closing processes. This role also handles accounts payable and receivable, verifies vendor and customer invoices, monitors aging and collections, and coordinates with internal teams to resolve discrepancies. In addition, the General Accountant ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards and local regulations, supports internal and external audits, and contributes to the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong core accounting skills, including general ledger management, financial statement preparation, reconciliation, and familiarity with IFRS or other relevant accounting standards. Candidates should possess competencies in accounts payable and receivable, invoice verification, billing, collections, and vendor/customer account reconciliation. Candidates should possess experience with inventory and cost accounting in a trading or retail environment, including stock movement analysis and margin monitoring. Candidates should possess proficiency in accounting and ERP software, as well as solid skills in Excel and other MS Office tools for reporting and analysis. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret financial data for management decision-making. Candidates should possess effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with operations, sales, and management teams in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications (such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) are an advantage. Candidates should possess relevant experience in general accounting, ideally within trading, retail, or electronics sectors in the Gulf region; knowledge of UAE financial and tax regulations (including corporate tax Show more Show less