Robert Half is working on an exclusive basis with a leading US management consulting business based in Dubai.The RoleOur client is looking for Revenue Accountant to join the EMEA Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work as a key member of this highly visible regional Finance team, in a growing and diversifying business. Working in the EMEA Finance Team, based in Dubai, this is a MENA role and will involve reviewing revenue across the region. As a revenue specialist, the main objective of this role is to ensure revenue is complete and accurately reported in line with our established policies, processes and US GAAP/SOX regulations. This team collaborates with colleagues from across the organisation in the review of revenue related items in client contracts and engagements. Candidates should be well organised with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. They should be comfortable in a changing environment, mature, self-confident and have the presence and stature to gain the respect of their peers. They should have a deep understanding of the various revenue recognition methods under US GAAP, the ability to read and transfer contract terminology to compliant accounting by recognising and applying the correct revenue recognition method to each component of a new project. This is an intensely busy, business facing and visible role. Candidates must be able to work well under pressure, prioritise effectively, have a keen eye for detail and build solid relationships across the organisation.

• Working with all lines of business to apply the established revenue treatments providing the day-to-day determination that sales bookings meet US GAAP requirements for revenue recognition.
• Review engagements for the application of accurate revenue recognition principles and escalate when necessary.
• Executes the processes that the evaluate accrued and deferred revenues, especially as part of period end close.
• Evaluates and escalates revenue issues as identified through accounting staff, Order to Cash, FP&A or field interaction.
• Lead monthly meetings with sales, consulting and/or project management to review engagements to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Approve credit memos after reviewing for impact to revenue and bad debt considerations
• Review change requests for engagements to ensure the impact to revenue remains correct
• Review various reports to verify accuracy of revenue for all revenue streams, which include consulting, licenses/subscriptions and web-based products.
• Partner with and provide consultation to sales, project management and the order to cash teams on revenue considerations regarding client contracts/agreements, engagements, invoicing and credit memos.
• Working with external and internal auditors during EMEA audits.
• Participate in projects / initiatives of the Revenue team.

The Candidate

• Qualified accountant with at least 5 years of work experience (part qualified with relevant revenue related experience)
• Experience working for a US listed public company, a plus.
• Professional and confident manner.
• Good communicator who is comfortable with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a solid understanding of revenue accounting standards and to make well-reasoned and timely decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail, committed, bright, numerate and enthusiastic.
• Team player with a good work ethic who thrives in a multi-tasking, deadline driven environment.
• Experience with SAP/Business Objects (or other large enterprise wide accounting system), US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley would be helpful, but not essential.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Salary and BenefitsExcellent PackageRobert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: www.roberthalf.ae/privacy-statementRequirements: *ABOUT THE COMPANYFounded in 1948, Robert Half has a long history of connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled jobseekers. Bolstered by the strength of our brand, our people, our technology and our professional business model, we find meaningful and exciting employment for the people we place and provide clients access to the specialised talent they need to help grow their businesses.

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