Senior Accountant (Emiratization)

Position Overview

Ensure all accounting transactions are processed in accordance with appropriate accounting guidelines, accurately calculated & booked, in line with IFRS, satisfy any terms & conditions, and are approved by the relevant authorities as per the Delegation of Authority.

Roles and Responsibility

1. Responsible for the day-to-day accounting entries.
2. Invoice registration, processing, and payment as per terms & conditions.
3. Responsible for monthly and yearly closing of accounting periods.
4. Work closely with cost planners & end users to ensure accurate accruals are captured during the accounting period.
5. Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations including AP, Fixed Assets, and bank reconciliations.
6. Maintain the Fixed Asset register and accounting records for all assets including processing of depreciation.
7. Processing of payroll and other personnel payments to the bank.
8. Support in the preparation of the internal management monthly reporting pack.
9. Monitoring cash in the bank and updating cash forecasting requirements.
10. Coordinating with Etihad Rail to ensure timely payments are received.
11. Preparation of monthly invoices to Etihad Rail along with recording of relevant receivables.
12. Liaise with internal & external auditors during audits.
13. Training & development of UAE Nationals.

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience

Academic Qualifications:

1. Bachelors / Masters Degree.

Professional Qualifications:

1. CPA, ACCA, CFA (or equivalent) qualifications.

Experience:

1. 6 Years + in Accounting (Financial & Managerial Accounting Mix)

Other Skills:

1. Excellent English language skills, verbal & written.
2. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
3. Knowledge of IFRS.
4. SAP FI-CO working knowledge.

Other Responsibilities

Safety Responsibilities

1. To comply with those elements of the Etihad Rail Operating Companies environment, health and safety management system, and other company documents where specific responsibility is identified with the role or as a general requirement on all employees.

Security

Etihad Rail Operating Companies employees are responsible for:

1. Being aware of the current policies and procedures and their responsibilities for protecting corporate assets.
2. Using corporate resources only for intended purposes as defined by policies and procedures of Etihad Rail.
3. Being accountable for their actions relating to their use of all assets.