| Job Location | United Arab Emirates |
| Education | Graduate; Post Graduate; MBA / Management Post Graduates; CA / CS / CFA / All Professional Finance Degrees |
| Salary | Not Mentioned |
| Industry | Accounts / Tax / CS / Audit / Finance |
| Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Position: Lead Accountant – ManufacturingIndustry: Manufacturing / Accounting / FinanceEmployment Type: Full TimeExperience: 5–8 YearsQualification: Graduate in Commerce or Finance (B.Com, BBA – Finance, M.Com preferred); Professional qualifications such as CA, CMA, or MBA – Finance are an added advantageSalary: AED 5000 to 10000Location: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCompany: ECS – FJ GroupDescription:ECS – FJ Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Lead Accountant – Manufacturing to support and strengthen the financial performance of its manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role plays a critical part in management accounting, manufacturing costing, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial analysis while working closely with plant and business teams.Job Summary:The Lead Accountant – Manufacturing will be responsible for overseeing management accounting functions, monitoring manufacturing costs, managing funds and cash flow, preparing budgets, and delivering accurate P&L reporting. The role supports strategic decision-making, cost optimization initiatives, and ensures strong internal controls across manufacturing finance operations.Key Responsibilities:Manufacturing Accounting & Costing:Maintain, review, and analyze product costing, standard costing, and bill of materials accuracyTrack and evaluate material, labor, and overhead variancesSupport pricing strategies through detailed cost and margin analysisMonitor work-in-progress, finished goods, and inventory valuationP&L & Management Accounting:Prepare monthly profit and loss statements with plant-wise and product-wise insightsConduct variance analysis against budgets and previous periodsIdentify key cost drivers and recommend corrective actionsCash Flow & Fund Management:Manage daily and monthly cash flow forecastingMonitor working capital, including inventory levels, receivables, and payablesEnsure timely vendor payments and effective utilization of fundsBudgeting & Forecasting:Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecastsCoordinate closely with production, procurement, and operations teamsTrack budget versus actual performance and explain manufacturing cost variancesFinancial Analysis & MIS:Prepare MIS reports covering production costs, yield, scrap levels, and efficiencyAnalyze plant performance and identify opportunities for cost optimizationProvide actionable financial insights to plant leadership and senior managementInternal Controls & Compliance:Implement and monitor internal controls across inventory, production, and finance functionsEnsure compliance with accounting standards and internal company policiesSupport internal, statutory, and cost auditsTeam Leadership & Process Improvement:Supervise accounting staff and review manufacturing-related accounting entriesEnhance ERP processes related to inventory, costing, and productionSupport automation initiatives and system-driven financial controls
Keyskills :
Accounting & Financial Management
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