Chief Accountant

Job Description : CHIEF ACCOUNTANT UAE FOR RETAIL a UAE regional player in Foodservice distribution in their search for a Chief Accountant based in UAE. The Chief Accountant will be in-charge of all accounting activities of both financial and management accounting. The person coming on board will be responsible for preparing financial and performance reports, assisting departments with annual budgets and reviews, internal control and tax studies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations, including monitoring and recording financial transactions, and preparing / reviewing / posting vouchers and journal entries Managing the deployment and maintenance of the chart of accounts within the ERP systems in use, and related accounting procedures and controls, amongst users Maintain General and Subsidiary ledgers, including accounts receivable and payable, revenue streams, inventory and cost, property, operating expenses, prepayments and accruals.etc Responsible for approving employee records (i.e. leave days, advances, EOSB workings) and prepares monthly payroll sheets and salary . Reviewing financial statements, monitoring expenditures and revenues, and determining budget variances and any financial discrepancies, and recommends effective resolutions Participating in stock taking procedures, and generating system reports on stock on hand to facilitate “books vs physical” comparison and identification of any inventory discrepancies Support CFO in maintenance of accounting records, preparation of management reports and dashboards, and responds to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion Assists in external auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations and schedules, as requested by auditors Responsible for ensuring VAT records are prepared in time, and ensures proper filing of VAT returns, in accordance with procedures specified in VAT legislation Responsible for preparation of bank requirements (financial undertakings), and managing bank facilities and related cashflows information file (SIF) for submission to the bank KEY INGREDIENTS University degree in Accounting or Finance A post graduate degree in a related field is considered an asset 5 - 8 years of progressive experience in accounting in food retail environment Very good knowledge of ERP accounting packages, preferably SAP Very good knowledge of MS Office applications and especially Excel Professional Strong analytical and problem solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Perseverance and results orientation Precision and reliability; ability to work autonomously Fluent in English

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