Accountant

Job Description: Accountant & Export
Documentation Officer
Location: Dubai, UAE
Company: Ahar International
Reporting To : Group Finance Head

Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Accountant & Export Documentation Officer to manage
accounting entries, banking transactions, export documentation, and coordination with
origin teams across Africa. The role requires strong execution capability, attention to detail,
and ownership of both financial and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance
- Record daily accounting transactions in Tally (sales, purchases, receipts, payments,
journals)
- Book sales and purchase transactions in coordination with origin teams across Africa on a
timely basis
- Reconcile debtors and creditors and actively follow up for collections and payments
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
- Ensure strong understanding and application of accounting principles
Banking & Payments
- Handle bank payments (vendor payments, advances, settlements) in a timely and
controlled manner
- Coordinate with banks for transactions, documentation, and issue resolution
- Maintain proper tracking of all payments and ensure approvals as per company policy
- Monitor cash flow and support treasury-related activities
Export Documentation & Operations
- Check and manage export documentation (Invoice, Packing List, BL instructions, COO, etc.)
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare MIS reports using advanced Excel (shipment tracking, outstanding reports,
financial summaries)

- Maintain proper documentation and records for all transactions
- Support management with data analysis and reporting
Audit & Compliance
- Handle internal and external audit requirements, including documentation and query
resolution
- Ensure audit readiness and proper record-keeping at all times
- Strengthen internal controls and processes

Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–8 years of experience in accounting
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles
- Proficiency in Tally and strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, Sumif’s)
- Experience in handling bank payments and reconciliations
- Strong follow-up skills and execution-driven mindset

Preferred Profile
- Hands-on and detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Comfortable in a fast-paced commodity trading/export environment
- Strong coordination and communication skills