Accounting Manager - Pharmacy Operations

Own day to day accounting across GL, AP, AR, payroll, and bank reconciliations for all entities in the group. Close the books monthly and produce financial statements, MIS packs, budgets, and rolling forecasts. Consolidate results across entities, including intercompany elimination and allocation of shared costs. Control pharmacy inventory accounting: stock valuation, expiry and shrinkage provisions, gross margin analysis by outlet, and cycle count discipline. Manage insurance receivables end to end, covering claim submission tracking, rejections and resubmissions, ageing, and provisioning. Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, IFRS including IFRS 16 lease accounting for outlet leases, and statutory filing requirements. Monitor cash flow, supplier payment cycles, credit terms, and vendor reconciliations. Coordinate external audit and close audit points within agreed timelines. Improve processes and drive ERP optimisation across procurement, POS, and finance.