Primary Duties - Ensure US GAAP and statutory financial requirements are delivered and adhered to in line with corporate financial policies and local accounting regulations
- Supervise the monthly close on a timely basis and make sure the books are closed properly and on time
- Monthly BS and P&L review and alignment with support to Regional Controller
- Review current process and arrangements with accouting providers and implement necessary changes to ensure proper controls on payments and accounting.
- Supervise and provide necessary guidance to direct report(s)
- Close cooperation and support of external Accounting providers in queries and bookings
- Monitoring of external accountants services to make sure the deadlines are met
- Payment verification, contacting vendors and bank, local teams to mitigate errors
- Verification of payroll and payroll related taxes
- Verification and approval of closing entries, accruals and review and sign off on the P&L
- Leading monthly balance sheet reconciliation process
- All compliance, including Sarbanes Oxley controls, internal and external audit liaison
- Statutory Accounts, Government statistics and submissions, Corporation tax & VAT compliance
- Perform Monthly/Quarterly/Annual corporate reporting
- Key contact for integration projects: ERP systems integration, legal entity consolidation, other finance projects
- Corporate credit card transactions review and reconciliation with accounting providers posting
- Group tax reporting - OTP submissions (US GAAP tax reconciliations)
- Intercompany cross charges review and coordination with Intercompany team and Accounting Providers
- AR Balance Overview with Corporate Controllers
- Delivering advice as regards business processes, accounting and taxes to employees of particular offices
- Treasury reporting - cash flow planning and monitoring
- Supporting and controlling the purchasing process
Skills Education and Experience Requirements - University degree in finance/accounting
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP and local accounting/taxation
- 7 to 8 years of controlling / Accounting experience in MNCs (preferably Pharmaceutical or FMCGs)
- Upper-intermediate English is a must
- Arabic language is an asset
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent technical and financial knowledge, including understanding of internal control requirements and accounting principles as well as understanding of relevant business environment
- Ability to prioritize effectively and juggle multiple competing priorities for different stakeholders.
- Comfortable dealing with an expected level of ambiguity
- Ability to manage cross-functionally and influence decisions
- Ability to work under pressure, manage tight reporting deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve objectives
- Strong analytical skills and ability to make good fact-based decisions on your own.
Job Details Job Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company Industry
Employment Placement Agencies/Recruiting
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role Finance and Investment
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Monthly Salary Range
Unspecified
Number of Vacancies
Unspecified
Job Ref.
JB3829636
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career
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