About the jobThe role holder is responsible to carry out all general accounting activities, in accordance with UAE & International Accounting standards / policies & procedures, as well as ensure the availability of accurate financial records to facilitate statutory and organisational requirements. :
Single point of contact (SPOC) for IFRS accounting and external financial reporting
Responsible for record to report, invoice to pay, travel and expense, and invest to capitalize sub-streams
Draft / recommend changes to / new accounting policies and procedures under IFRS methodology
Plan and lead monthly financial close, central focal for all financial close activities in the company
Review subledger related accounting entries and close all subledgers as part of monthly close
Review and approve all manual journals and non-PO invoices
Setup allocation and FX revaluation in GL
Review all general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations
Review monthly trial balance and close general ledger periods
Review group consolidation and review consolidated financial statements
Finance SPOC for external audits
Review and submit all external statutory and regulatory financial reports including VAT returns after manager review
Finance focal for ERP accounting and reporting setup / maintenance
Prepare and distribute standard and on-demand financial management reports
Ensure all internal controls related to accounting and reporting are adhered to
Skills/Experience:
A minimum of 10 years relevant experience, primarily within accounting operations, financial close, consolidation, and external reporting
Strong understanding and implementation capabilities of IFRS (especially IFRS 9) and UAE accounting standard
Strong business and financial acumen
Significant analytical skillset, including the utilization of modern ERP, EPM & BI tools