Accountant - financial services background

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated accounting professional to maintain and interpret all company financial records. As a go-to financial expert, the accounting professional will help identify areas for streamlining processes and achieving greater efficiencies while assisting with the smooth daily operations of our finance department.

Responsibilities:

1. Record all the financial and accounting transactions and maintain the general ledger activities in a timely manner in SAP.
2. Support finance team in preparation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements including month and year end closing activities.
3. Process payments, issue invoices, manage accounts payable and receivable.
4. Examine financial statements and records to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
5. Support in preparing quarterly VAT/TAX Filling.
6. Help establish company best practices related to accounting.

Requirements:

1. At least 3-5 Years experience in handling all finance and accounting functions in ERP environment preferably SAP.
2. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting, business accounting, or finance and full or part professional qualifications such as CA/ACCA/CPA will be added advantage.
3. Significant experience with office productivity applications specially in MS Excel, with a strong aptitude for learning new systems and approaches.
4. Knowledge of standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and best practices and basic accounting principles IFRS and UAE VAT law.
5. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities at the same time, whether working independently or as part of a team.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of company financial information.

Please apply if you can demonstrate:

1. ACCA/ CA/ or CPA Certified.
2. Hands-on ERP-SAP is desirable.
3. Experience in Financial Sector or banking.
4. Minimum of 5 years of work experience in relevant roles in UAE.