Financial and Administrative Officer

Company information

Meet MERRACHI:

A modest brand that is all about comfort and self-confidence as its key elements, to create a universe for all women. At MERRACHI they shift the boundaries of fashion as we know it. With designs that represent confidence, unity and modesty in their purest interpretation.

In 2020 they established their “Eponymous” collection and have ever since given a voice to women that were once forgotten about in the fashion industry, with designs that pay respect to both form and function, personalisable to every unique dress sense.

Vacancy information

As an All Round Financial and Administrative Officer, you will help steer the financial-administrative policy in the dynamic environment of Merrachi. A fast-growing fashion company with a strong position in the Netherlands that is now taking further steps abroad with the opening of their new Dubai office. You will be given a lot of responsibility and asked to actively contribute to the further optimisation of the administrative organisation and automation of processes.

You will independently perform general ledger, asset, accounts payable and accounts receivable activities. Your goal is to keep careful, correct and complete accounts. Naturally, you provide information to management and other colleagues within the organisation and vice versa. This within the set frameworks and external legislation. In this, you have an organisational and advisory role. All this from a proactive attitude. In this role you will report into the CFO and CEO of Merrachi.

Tasks and activities

• Debtor management such as sending reminders, preparing payment agreements and forwarding default notices to credit insurer
• Memorandum entries such as salary journal entries, general ledger corrections, depreciation, revaluation and accruals
• Contact and consultation with purchasing and sales department
• Checking general ledger accounts, suspense accounts and stock reconciliation with financial administration
• Daily operations such as entering purchase and cost invoices, checking sales invoices and entering bank mutations
• Maintaining payroll records and transferring salaries to all employees
• Keeping contact with government agencies in order to fully manage visa applications for our employees
• Various activities such as maintaining exchange rates, revaluation, creating and maintaining depreciation statements and monthly closures and reports

What do you need

• You are in possession of a Bachelor degree, preferably in business administration, supplemented by relevant work experience
• You are digitally literate, a good knowledge of Excel is important
• Knowledge of and experience with various financial systems is desirable
• You have an eye for detail, as well as excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• You are deadline-oriented
• You have integrity and are reliable

What do we offer

• An inspiring work environment in Dubai, with a young dynamic team
• A salary that suits your knowledge, education and experience
• A creative and result-oriented culture where innovation is encouraged
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a growing fashion company
• Healthcare package is included