Accountant – Financial Controls & Distributor Management

About the role

The Accountant will ensure accurate financial control over distributor activities, price implementation, and various cost elements. This role works closely with internal departments and external partners to maintain compliance with company policies, local regulations, and budgetary limits.

Key responsibilities

• Implement distributor agreements and company policies, including FCA rules.
• Control Free‑of‑Charge activities, trade loaders, and price differences against approved price lists.
• Verify price list updates, special quotations, and approval cycles in the distributor’s system.
• Track and reconcile debit notes received from distributors, ensuring policy compliance.
• Review shelf‑rent, rebate, and floor‑display agreements, confirming approvals and budget adherence.
• Monitor promotion activities, spending versus approved budgets, and update follow‑up tables.
• Spot‑check monthly finished‑goods stock movements and handle inventory variance reporting.
• Report discrepancies, non‑moving or overstocked items to management.
• Validate staff benefits documents and GOZI debit notes related to social security.
• Coordinate with distributors to open letters of credit or bank guarantees on time.
• Finalize monthly distributor balance confirmations.
• Ensure government‑related payments (Iqama fees, labor office, etc.) are accurate and non‑duplicated.
• Verify car and van rental agreements, fuel expenses, and related cost controls.
• Assist the Country Manager in monitoring risky customers and aging analysis.
• Support sales teams in resolving accounting‑related issues.
• Oversee staff release forms before vacations, terminations, or passport handovers.
• Assist the Chief Accountant with special assignments as needed.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of distributor accounting processes and company policies.
• Ability to verify price lists, quotations, and approval cycles.
• Experience in handling debit/credit notes, inventory variance, and cost control.
• Familiarity with staff benefits, government fees, and rental agreement administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to report discrepancies promptly.

Required skills