Job description

Responsibilities and Duties:

-Maintaining the intercompany reconciliation record.

-Maintaining related party balances and preparing related party schedules, confirmations and resolving related party differences Maintaining the financial records including recording transactions, tracking expenses, and ensuring all financial data is up-to-date and properly authorized.

-Processing vendor invoices, and other transactions, after ensuring accuracy and adequate authorization.

-Preparation of basic financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

-Record financial transactions and maintain precise records.

-Prepare financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements.

-Reconcile bank statements and other accounts for accuracy.

-Analyze financial data to offer insights to management.

-Responsible in initiating payments to the vendors supported by adequate payments

-Responsible of maintaining petty cash fund and ensuring adequate approvals and documentation for each utilisation of fund.

-Responsible for end-to-end maintenance of books of entities, and preparation of trial balance and financial statements under strict closing deadlines.

-Ensuring compliance to VAT requirements and its filing including payments.

-High level of proficiency over SAP.

-Manage books of multiple entities.

-Reconciling intercompany balances and coordinating with subsidiaries for identifying nature of intercompany balance and ensure its elimination.

-Facilitate Parent company queries relating to intercompany transactions.

-Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

-Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and tax laws.

-Collaborate with teams and auditors during financial audits.

-Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

-The responsibilities do not represent an exhaustive list of the job duties.

Qualifications:

Education:

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

-Preferred certification as a ACCA (Chartered Certified Accountant) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

Experience

-3 years of experience in accounting or finance preferably in the UAE.

Specific Skills

-Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

-Strong grasp of accounting principles and regulations.

-Financial Reporting: Ability to produce accurate financial reports.

-Account Reconciliation: Skill in reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies.

-Financial Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing data to provide insights.

-Budgeting and Forecasting: Capability to assist with financial planning.

-Audit Compliance: Knowledge of regulations to ensure audit compliance.

Personal Characteristics

-Attention to Detail: Demonstrates meticulous attention to financial records.

-Analytical Thinking: Possesses strong analytical skills for data interpretation.

-Adaptability: Able to adapt to changing priorities.

-Integrity: Upholds high ethical standards in handling financial information.

-Team Player: Collaborates effectively with teams and stakeholders.

-Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Certifications:

ACCA (Chartered Certified Accountant).

CPA (Certified Public Accountant): Preferred certification indicating accounting expertise.

CMA (Certified Management Accountant): Optional certification focusing on financial management.