Start your interview for this role via https://interview.talently.ai/interview/66461a6d7ca8a5edc8fad83d Sr. Accountant - Consolidation & GL will be responsible for the consolidation and elimination of all intercompany balances and transactions of the Group helping Head of Financial Accounting for Consolidation. He/She will be responsible for ensuring accounting for corporate books ensuring completeness in eliminations, inter-company accounting. The role is inclusive of ensuring proper accounting for corporate level transactions, coordinating with a cluster finance team for regular accounting activities and other business combinations. Sr. Accountant - Consolidation & GL Accounting supports monthly consolidation and close activities for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness. Using firm knowledge, experience, understanding of the Groups structure, general ledger functions and other intercompany systems, Sr. Accountant -Consolidation & GL Accounting will drive process improvements and efficiencies while ensuring the integrity of the processes and data. This position partners with the entire corporate finance team, Cluster finance team, and business units to support the consolidations, elimination and facilitate internal/external reporting processes. He/she has to develop, implement, and maintain Intercompany accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely consolidation and financial reporting of the Group. Core Responsibilities: Support consolidation of financial books. Preparation of accurate intercompany and related party financial information. Direct and supervise implementation of accounting policies and controls pertaining to intercompany and related party transactions. Ensure compliance with established financial, legal and administrative requirements and standards. Establish proper controls and monitor systems for intercompany and related party transactions. Ensure that intercompany and related party transactions are appropriately classified, internal controls are designed, maintained and conformed to and confidentiality is maintained at all times as per the organizations needs international standards / ethics. Check and review the General Ledger entries for all intercompany and related party trasactions (Payroll, A/R, A/P, Cash Book, Petty Cash, Depreciation etc.) to ensure these are identified reported and elimiated as per set policy and guidelines Provide regular reports and management information data as needed. Liaise with external auditors during interim and final audits, ensuring timely completion of all tasks as per assignment. Manage upstream and downstream communication on Group consolidations pertaining to intercompany and related party transactions. Develop efficient accounting system and process by employing latest technologies. Being single point of contact for all intercompany and related party transactions with the statutory auditors for AD Ports group. Ensure compliance with closing timelines. Perform other relevant functions in the finance department/section as Assigned. People Management Responsibilities: Ability to effectively communicate and manage intercompany and related party transactions across the Group Strategic Responsibilities: Successful completion of the Groups consolidated statutory audits and reviews. Proper elimination of all intercompany transactions within the Group KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Educational and Technical Qualifications: Bachelors Degree / Masters Degree with Major in Accountancy. Knowledge experience in Oracle ERP, EPM is preferable. Language Skills: Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage Years of Experience: A minimum 2-10 years of experience in a similar role Nature of Experience: 2 - 4 years of experience in core financial accounting function. Regular Key Internal Contacts: Consolidation, audit and other financial reporting requirements. Internal audits Effective consolidation and accounting of transactions Key External Contacts: Statutory audit and periodic reviews Publishing of financial results Acquisitions, mergers and other projects lead by finance Leadership Competencies required for the role: Customer Focus Mental Agility Drive Performance Leadership Adaptability Courage Communication Inspire Technical Competencies required for the role: Knowledge on IFRS Knowledge on consolidation process Preparation of financial statements Oracle Fusion system FCCS application Experience in audit assurance support Job Type: Full-time