Job title: Senior Accountant
Company: Michael Page
Job description: Looking to identify a talented individual who will play a pivotal role in our client’s organization’s growth and development. This role is responsible for the financial management of the Dubai trading business. The role focuses on accounting, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, audit, tax and treasury functions.Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Preparation for timely and accurate full set accounting and Cognos reporting for the businesses
- Work with various functions on proper accounting treatment eg. Customer Service on correct revenue recognition, IT on OPEX/CAPEX classification
- Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet items
- Prepare monthly adjustments entries and provisions
- Provide variance analysis vs Forecast and Budget to the Finance Controller
- Prepare and provide costing sheet in support to Commercial Team
- Prepare and review standard cost roll up
- Prepare fixed assets ledger review and reconciliation
- Support internal / external audit by working with auditors on supplying information and evidence
- required and drafting audited financial statements
- Proven working knowledge (know the regulations, able to calculate, have experience working
- with external providers, etc) of statutory requirements eg. corporate income tax and GST
- Basic understanding of transfer pricing documentation and rules to support intercompany price transfer
Internal Controls
- Work on the control checklist each month to ensure adherence to controls and compliance requirements
- Ensure compliance to all applicable laws, regulations and standards including trade compliance regulations
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and the Group Accounting Manual
- Reviewing and improving processes and controls to be in line with the Group’s Internal Control Framework
Forecasting and Budgeting
- Proven good understanding of forecast and budget processes and timelines
- Experienced working with other functions in preparing forecasts and budgets
- Do the collections portion and variance analysis of the weekly cash flow forecast
Receivables and Others
- Closely monitor collections, update the Finance Manager on status, and reach out to customers and Commercial team on collections
- Support Finance Controller on ad-hoc requests eg financial analysis
Opportunity to be a part of a growing and well-stablished platform|Progress your career within the accounting function
- Degree in Accounting (a professional qualification is a plus)
- At least 2 years of audit experience in an international accounting firm
- At least 7 years in a sizeable trading company as an Accountant/Senior Accountant managing a full set of books
- Experience in accounting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, audit, tax and treasury
- Good knowledge of IFRS
- Hands-on experience with Cognos Controller and Planning Analytics
- Able to work independently, detailed, careful and organized
- Good communication skills
- Confidence and maturity in dealing with various stakeholders
- Knowledge on Corporate Tax and VAT UAE Laws
Our Client is a global, independent market leader in the design, testing and manufacturing. The client has manufacturing facilities across Europe, America, and Asia, together with innovation centres, an accredited laboratory and a centre of excellence focused on sustainability. They are currently searching for an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Join a big team based in UAE.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Expected salary: 144000 – 180000 per year
Location: Dubai
Job date: Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:02:21 GMT
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