General Accountant Jobs in Dubai, UAE | SIDCO Foods
Join SIDCO Foods as a General Accountant. Requires UAE accounting experience, strong P&L knowledge, and ability to handle high-volume transactions. Hindi language mandatory.
About SIDCO Foods Trading LLC
Leading food manufacturer, importer, and distributor in UAESIDCO Foods is a leading food manufacturer, importer, and distributor in the UAE, delivering high-quality frozen, chilled, and ready-to-cook food products to customers across the UAE and international markets. With a diverse product portfolio and a strong distribution network, we serve retail, wholesale, HORECA, food-service, and export customers. Our focus is simple: provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced food products supported by responsive customer service and dependable delivery.
Technology and continuous innovation are central to our operations. We use modern systems and data-driven processes to strengthen food manufacturing, quality control, inventory management, order fulfilment, and distribution—creating a faster, smarter, and more reliable food supply chain.
Job Overview
Job Summary
SIDCO Foods is looking for a qualified and experienced General Accountant to join our team in Dubai. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, processing a high volume of accounting transactions, and supporting the preparation of financial reports. The candidate must have strong practical knowledge of Profit & Loss (P&L), General Ledger, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation, journal entries, and financial reporting. UAE accounting experience and Hindi language proficiency are mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle and maintain day-to-day accounting transactions and entries.
- Process a high volume of accounting transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Record and verify sales, purchases, receipts, payments, expenses, and other financial transactions.
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain proper supporting documentation.
- Maintain and reconcile General Ledger accounts.
- Prepare and review Trial Balance and ensure accounting records are accurate.
- Prepare, monitor, and analyze Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing Balance Sheet accounts.
- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
- Follow up on outstanding customer balances and supplier payments.
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Reconcile customer, supplier, bank, and other ledger accounts.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
- Prepare accounting schedules and supporting reports for management.
- Monitor expenses and assist with expense analysis and cost control.
- Assist with VAT accounting and related records as required.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.
Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate for this General Accountant vacancy in Dubai must meet the following criteria:
Mandatory Requirements
- UAE accounting experience is mandatory.
- Strong practical knowledge of Profit & Loss (P&L) and financial statements.
- Good knowledge of General Ledger, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, AP, AR, and bank reconciliation.
- Strong understanding of debit and credit, journal entries, accruals, provisions, and account reconciliation.
- Proven ability to handle high-volume accounting transactions and data entry.
- Hindi language proficiency is mandatory.
- Male candidates only.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field (B.Com, M.Com, BBA Finance preferred).
- ACCA, CMA, or other professional accounting qualifications will be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
How to Write a Strong CV for This Role
- 1Highlight your UAE accounting experience prominently and list specific industries or companies you have worked with.
- 2Showcase your P&L and financial reporting experience with specific examples of statements prepared and analyzed.
- 3Include keywords like "General Accountant", "P&L", "Trial Balance", "High Volume Transactions", "Dubai" for ATS.
- 4Quantify your achievements such as "processed X transactions monthly" or "reduced reconciliation time by X%".
- 5Keep it to 1–2 clean pages — recruiters scan in 30 seconds.
- 6Send your CV as a PDF to preserve formatting on every device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the General Accountant position?
To apply, visit the SIDCO Foods Careers Portal at https://careers.sidcofoods.ae/application/general-accountant and submit your application online.
What is the most important requirement for this role?
The most critical requirements are UAE accounting experience, strong practical knowledge of P&L and financial statements, Hindi language proficiency, and the ability to handle high-volume accounting transactions.
Is UAE experience mandatory for this role?
Yes, UAE accounting experience is mandatory. Candidates without UAE experience will not be considered.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. It will be discussed during the interview process.
When is the joining date?
We are looking for immediate joiners. Please ensure your availability before applying.
