Job Title : UAE National – Branch Accountant

Job Description

Overview of the Role

The Branch Accountant will provide financial support for a multi-brand facility, covering showroom, service, and spare parts departments. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner (FBP), the role will focus on accurate financial transactions, monitoring, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Transactions & Reporting

• Process financial transactions and invoices in a timely manner.
• Ensure strict adherence to AFM document processes for all bank payments.
• Audit and substantiate financial transactions by verifying documents.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping for all financial operations.

Revenue & Accounts Management

• Oversee Revenue/Provisioning and ensure error-free processing of Assignee clauses.
• Manage Intra & Internal Sales, including Government Sales.
• Authorize all in-house AFM sales and credit customer transactions.
• Prepare daily invoice summaries and monitor outstanding debts.
• Support and guide Matrix Managers, Sales Team, and Sales Admin.

Cash & Collections Management

• Collect and verify cash, credit card, and cheque payments against invoices.
• Post all collections in SAP and ensure daily revenue deposits in SCDM.
• Maintain and balance daily collections & petty cash funds twice a day.
• Monitor insurance limits for cash/collections in vault and request coverage if exceeded.
• Upload daily collection reports to the shared drive.
• Handle and track cheque clearances, refunds, and bounced cheques.

Data & System Accuracy

• Ensure accurate data entry in SAP (billing cancellations, advance payments, etc.).
• Monitor and clear cash invoices not yet collected.
• Ensure sublet and bought-out charges are accurately posted to job cards.
• Adhere strictly to AFM policies on customer refunds and maintain tracking logs.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Conduct surprise cash counts as per SOP.
• Ensure compliance with AFM policies and SOPs for finance-related processes.
• Monitor OPEX & CAPEX spending.
• Ensure proper adherence to AFM administration processes at all times.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

• Perform daily/weekly/monthly monitoring of branch AR reports and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Maintain a comprehensive list of credit facilities, including limits, periods, and customer details.
• Reconcile credit customer accounts to ensure accuracy.

Ad-Hoc & Operational Support

• Follow up on open POs with COT & Showroom Admin teams.
• Prepare and submit second set financial reports on time.
• Complete ad-hoc reports and tasks as required by FBP/FM/Branch Management.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Invoicing & Delivery Management
• Cash & Revenue Management
• Financial Reporting & Cost Control
• Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

Educational & Professional Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in the automotive industry or a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certifications: ACCA, CA Inter, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and process-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support multiple teams.

Reporting & Team Structure

• Reports to: Finance Business Partner (FBP).
• Works closely with Sales, Admin, and Operations teams