accountant

Job Title

Online Accountant

Department

Online & E-Commerce

Job Purpose

To manage, control, and reconcile all financial activities related to the online and e-commerce operations , ensuring accurate recording of sales, collections, commissions, courier costs, platform fees, and profitability across all online channels.

Key Responsibilities 1. Online Sales & Collection Control

• Record and reconcile daily online sales across all platforms:
• Ecommerce
• Marketplaces (Amazon, Noon, Carrefour, Sharaf DG, etc.)
• Q-commerce platforms (Talabat, Deliveroo, Careem, Instashop, etc.)
• Reconcile collections vs sales (COD, card, wallets, BNPL, transfers).
• Monitor pending collections and follow up with platforms and couriers.

2. Platform & Courier Reconciliation

• Reconcile platform statements including:
• Commissions
• Marketing fees
• Delivery fees
• Cancellation and return charges
• Reconcile courier statements (Aramex, iMile, Naqel, Shipa, Samsa, etc.) against delivered and returned orders.
• Track and validate refunds, cancellations, and chargebacks .

3. Profitability & Reporting

• Prepare online P&L reports by platform and by brand:
• GMV
• Gross profit
• Platform fees
• Courier costs
• Marketing spend
• Net contribution
• Monitor GP% per platform and per SKU and flag any sales below benchmark margin.
• Support monthly management reports and KPI dashboards.

4. Accounting Entries & Controls

• Ensure accurate posting of:
• Sales invoices
• Credit notes
• Platform settlements
• Courier expenses
• Marketing and advertising costs
• Maintain proper supporting documents for all online transactions.
• Coordinate with Finance Manager on month-end closing and reconciliations.

5. VAT & Compliance

• Assist in VAT reporting related to online sales, refunds, and commissions.
• Ensure correct VAT treatment for local and cross-border transactions.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all online activities.

6. Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with:
• Online Operations (Faisal / John)
• Finance Manager (Maysara)
• Operations & Logistics teams
• Flag discrepancies, delays, or financial risks to management immediately.
• Support process improvements to enhance transparency and control.

Key KPIs

• 100% reconciliation of online sales vs collections.
• Monthly online P&L delivered on time.
• Zero unresolved variances at month-end.
• Accurate tracking of platform and courier costs.
• On-time VAT and compliance support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 2 years experience in accounting, preferably in e-commerce or online retail .
• Strong knowledge of Excel and reconciliation processes.
• Experience handling multiple platforms and high transaction volumes is a plus.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

If you want, I can:

• Shorten this into a LinkedIn job post
• Customize it for junior vs senior online accountant
• Align it exactly with your internal reporting templates and KPIs