Senior Accountant

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, focusing on accounting, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, audit, tax, and treasury functions.

Client Details

Our Client is a global, independent market leader in 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.

Description

Financial Accounting & Reporting

1. Preparation for timely and accurate full set accounting and Cognos reporting for the businesses.
2. Work with various functions on proper accounting treatment, e.g., Customer Service on correct revenue recognition, IT on OPEX/CAPEX classification.
3. Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet items.
4. Prepare monthly adjustments entries and provisions.
5. Provide variance analysis vs Forecast and Budget to the Finance Controller.
6. Prepare and provide costing sheet in support of the Commercial Team.
7. Prepare and review standard cost roll-up.
8. Prepare fixed assets ledger review and reconciliation.
9. Support internal/external audit by working with auditors on supplying information and evidence required and drafting audited financial statements.
10. Proven working knowledge of statutory requirements, e.g., corporate income tax and GST.
11. Basic understanding of transfer pricing documentation and rules to support intercompany price transfer.

Internal Controls

1. Work on the control checklist each month to ensure adherence to controls and compliance requirements.
2. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards including trade compliance regulations.
3. Ensure compliance with IFRS and the Group Accounting Manual.
4. Review and improve processes and controls to be in line with the Group's Internal Control Framework.

Forecasting and Budgeting

1. Proven good understanding of forecast and budget processes and timelines.
2. Experience working with other functions in preparing forecasts and budgets.
3. Do the collections portion and variance analysis of the weekly cash flow forecast.

Receivables and Others

1. Closely monitor collections, update the Finance Manager on status, and reach out to customers and the Commercial team on collections.
2. Support Finance Controller on ad-hoc requests, e.g., financial analysis.

Profile

1. Degree in Accounting (a professional qualification is a plus).
2. At least 2 years of audit experience in an international accounting firm.
3. At least 7 years in a sizeable trading company as an Accountant/Senior Accountant managing a full set of books.
4. Experience in accounting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, audit, tax, and treasury.
5. Good knowledge of IFRS.
6. Hands-on experience with Cognos Controller and Planning Analytics.
7. Able to work independently, detailed, careful, and organized.
8. Good communication skills, confidence, and maturity in dealing with various stakeholders.
9. Knowledge of Corporate Tax and VAT UAE Laws.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package. Join a big team based in UAE. Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Skills

Financial accounting and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, VAT returns, IFRS, auditing.