Senior Accountant

Job Description : SENIOR ACCOUNTANT DUBAI Financial Accounting & Reporting Preparation for timely and accurate full set accounting and Cognos reporting for the businesses Work with various functions on proper accounting treatment eg. Customer Service on correct revenue recognition, IT on OPEX/CAPEX classification Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet items Prepare monthly adjustments entries and provisions Provide variance analysis vs Forecast and Budget to the Finance Controller Prepare and provide costing sheet in support to Commercial Team Prepare and review standard cost roll up Prepare fixed assets ledger review and reconciliation Support internal / external audit by working with auditors on supplying information and evidence required and drafting audited financial statements Proven working knowledge (know the regulations, able to calculate, have experience working with external providers, etc) of statutory requirements eg. corporate income tax and GST Basic understanding of transfer pricing documentation and rules to support intercompany price transfer Internal Controls Work on the control checklist each month to ensure adherence to controls and compliance requirements Ensure compliance to all applicable laws, regulations and standards including trade compliance regulations Ensure compliance with IFRS and the Group Accounting Manual Reviewing and improving processes and controls to be in line with the Group's Internal Control Framework Forecasting and Budgeting Proven good understanding of forecast and budget processes and timelines Experienced working with other functions in preparing forecasts and budgets Do the collections portion and variance analysis of the weekly cash flow forecast Closely monitor collections, update the Finance Manager on status, and reach out to customers and Commercial team on collections Support Finance Controller on ad-hoc requests eg financial analysis The Successful Applicant Degree in Accounting (a professional qualification is a plus) At least 2 years of audit experience in an international accounting firm At least 10 years in a sizeable trading company as an Accountant/Senior Accountant managing a full set of books Experience in accounting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, audit, tax and treasury Good knowledge of IFRS Hands-on experience with Cognos Controller and Planning Analytics Able to work independently, detailed, careful and organized Good communication skills Confidence and maturity in dealing with various stakeholders Knowledge on Corporate Tax and VAT UAE Laws

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