CE - Finance & Accounting Specialist (6 Months Contract)

Responsibilities

• To support the finance and the management team of Canon Emirates by providing high quality financial analysis and timely internal management reporting.
• To support the growth of business at Canon by developing standardized policies and procedures to improve the internal control environment, ensuring compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
• To control and manage the regular budgeting and forecasting requirements ensuring that all deadlines are met, and realistic estimates are submitted to head office.

Accounting

• Day to day transactional accounting. Main proper books of accounts, as per IFRS/US GAAP.
• Preparation of monthly reporting pack and management accounting/reporting.
• In-Charge of Consolidation and Elimination of Group Accounts.
• Prepare & process various monthly journal entries prior to closing.
• Monthly Exchange Rate Updates.
• Submission of monthly results to Headquarters.
• Preparation of cash flow forecast.
• Monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to confirm completeness and accuracy assertion.
• Assist quarterly submission of VAT returns.
• Ensure strong internal controls to protect the assets of the company.
• Assisting in preparation of auditing schedules.
• Assisting in preparing internal audit workings & SOX testing.
• Coordinating across departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Managing the Master data for Accounting & Reporting tools.

Reporting

• Monthly management report pack to management prior and post-closing the month.
• Preparation and full control of Annual & Semi-Annual budget preparations.
• Other ad hoc reports as requested by management & Headquarters.

General

• Offer support and guidance to other Finance team members.
• Liaise with IT department to develop reports in Orion system.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Management.

What we ask

• Relevant recognized formal qualifications (University and management accounting. E.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA etc).
• Grip on IFRS/ US GAAP and Auditing standards.
• Good team player.
• Up to date on VAT and CIT implementation and news/ updates.
• Practical hands-on exposure in a similar business environment (3 years minimum).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.
• Methodical, disciplined individual with good attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills able to see the big picture.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels especially management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English essential.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Email and Internet essential.
• Proficient Excel knowledge.
• Familiarity with Orion ERP system preferred but not essential.

You will need

• Able to work on own initiative and in a team environment.
• A high level of accuracy when dealing with figures.
• The ability to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.
• Flexibility to deal with changing requirements.

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