Title: Accountant Reports to: Senior Finance Manager and General Manager Office:Dubai, United Arab Emirates OVERVIEW As an Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in managing financial aspects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial sustainability. This position requires a professional with comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and strong analytical abilities. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support financial operations and contribute to strategic growth and financial sustainability. Joining The Independents as an Accountant offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in accounting and finance to support the success of diverse event projects while contributing to the strategic growth and financial sustainability of the agency. If you are a results-driven professional with a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team. KEY ATTRIBUTES | QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in the Middle East
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly motivated and deadline driven
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Problem solving skills and maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of the GCC markets is a plus
• Experience within the events industry is preferable
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills in both English and French

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY \xc2\xb7 Perform all day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable, and receivable-related tasks \xc2\xb7 Reviewing all invoices for approval prior to payment \xc2\xb7 Assure banking details are verified and on file \xc2\xb7 Oversee daily banking transactions and records \xc2\xb7 Responsible for bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries \xc2\xb7 Generating checks for payment in QuickBooks/ NetSuite. Setting up Wire templates \xc2\xb7 Process temporary employees payments \xc2\xb7 Responsible for intercompany reconciliation \xc2\xb7 Assure that all back up is submitted and matches transactions \xc2\xb7 Work with production team on event budget wrap \xc2\xb7 Assist in weekly/ monthly financial reports \xc2\xb7 Assist in monthly and yearly closing \xc2\xb7 Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, industry standards, and internal policies \xc2\xb7 Collaborate with auditors during internal and external yearly audits, providing necessary documentation and support \xc2\xb7 Complete general ledger operations \xc2\xb7 Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts \xc2\xb7 Prepare tax computations and returns \xc2\xb7 Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures \xc2\xb7 Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with account managers \xc2\xb7 Communicate with respective account managers on work status and financial issues that arise \xc2\xb7 Prepare financial client agreements \xc2\xb7 Prepare and issue quotations and invoices, as needed \xc2\xb7 Keep track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements and more \xc2\xb7 Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit: generally responding to all vendor enquiries regarding finance \xc2\xb7 Schedule payments for accounts payable promptly \xc2\xb7 Ensure prompt collection of accounts receivable \xc2\xb7 Maintain an organized and orderly filling system of all accounting documents \xc2\xb7 Ensure the accuracy of the organization's financial results and reports \xc2\xb7 Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential \xc2\xb7 Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Job Type: Full-time Language:

• French (Required)