About the job Chief AccountantOur client has a legacy of three decades from being a small local distributor to a top-tier, internationally-recognized expert in polymer distribution. They are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team in JAFZA, Dubai.A Chief Accountant typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• In charge of the Accounts department. Ensuring all entries are done on a day-to-day basis.
• Reviewing financial statements and reporting on any errors or anomalies in accounting methodology
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders such as attorneys and external parties such as customers or suppliers
• Preparing financial statements for external reporting purposes such as monthly/quarterly reports to Banks.
• Monitoring cash flow to ensure that bills are paid on time and that there is enough money available to cover upcoming expenses.
• Preparing reports on company performance including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses
• Reviewing financial records, contracts, and other documentation to determine the accuracy and completeness of data.
• Participating in or leading internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls within an organizations financial management system.
• Research to identify new accounting methods or procedures that could improve the efficiency or effectiveness of operations.
• Identifying issues with accounting processes or procedures that could lead to future errors or misinterpretations of data.
• Participate in inter-departmental meetings to effectively ensure the smooth flow of operations.
• Liaise across the board with all the personnel on the smooth conduct of operations.
• Supervising the accounting department for effective functioning.
• Have good experience in VAT and corporate tax functioning.
• Reporting to the financial controller and CFO on day-to-day management.
• Hands on experience in Microsoft Dynamics and SAP will be an added advantage.

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