Position: Lead Accountant – Manufacturing
Industry: Manufacturing / Accounting / Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 5–8 Years
Qualification: Graduate in Commerce or Finance (B.Com, BBA – Finance, M.Com preferred); Professional qualifications such as CA, CMA, or MBA – Finance are an added advantage
Salary: AED 5000 to 10000
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: ECS – FJ Group
Description:
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 accuracy
Track and evaluate material, labor, and overhead variances
Support pricing strategies through detailed cost and margin analysis
Monitor work-in-progress, finished goods, and inventory valuation
P&L & Management Accounting:
Prepare monthly profit and loss statements with plant-wise and product-wise insights
Conduct variance analysis against budgets and previous periods
Identify key cost drivers and recommend corrective actions
Cash Flow & Fund Management:
Manage daily and monthly cash flow forecasting
Monitor working capital, including inventory levels, receivables, and payables
Ensure timely vendor payments and effective utilization of funds
Budgeting & Forecasting:
Lead the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts
Coordinate closely with production, procurement, and operations teams
Track budget versus actual performance and explain manufacturing cost variances
Financial Analysis & MIS:
Prepare MIS reports covering production costs, yield, scrap levels, and efficiency
Analyze plant performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization
Provide actionable financial insights to plant leadership and senior management
Internal Controls & Compliance:
Implement and monitor internal controls across inventory, production, and finance functions
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal company policies
Support internal, statutory, and cost audits
Team Leadership & Process Improvement:
Supervise accounting staff and review manufacturing-related accounting entries
Enhance ERP processes related to inventory, costing, and production
Support automation initiatives and system-driven financial controls