Senior Accountant
Ras Al Khaimah
Salary: Competitive
This role is responsible for overseeing the operations of the accounting department, enhancing the accuracy of financial transactions and the production of monthly financial reports. You will engage with stakeholders across the business and will have ownership of the monthly management reports and provide key input and support to the Chief Accountant for cash flow and forecasting, as well as performing ad hoc analysis and project work.
Details about the Client
A large and well established industrial concern located in the Northern United Arab Emirates that has a long track record of excellence in delivering quality product to its customers in the UAE and overseas. The company prides itself of being a leader in its field and in terms of its systems and corporate governance.
Detailed Job Description
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Managing all accounting operations including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, inventory and fixed assets accounting, and revenue recognition;
- Assisting the Chief Accountant in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances;
- Preparing and publish timely monthly management reports;
- Coordinating the preparation of regulatory reporting, government reporting and tax filings when they commence in 2018;
- Researching technical accounting issues for compliance;
- Supporting month-end and year-end close process;
- Ensuring quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting;
- Developing and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls;
- Performing monthly reviews of all journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations;
- Maintaining an orderly filing system, both electronically and in hard copy for all accounting records;
- Liaising with and assist external auditors in the performance of their duties;
- Assisting with designing and implementing in-house training programs for finance staff;
- Performing ad-hoc tasks as they arise
Candidate's Profile
As a qualified accountant and degree holder you will be able to demonstrate prior experience in a financial controlling role where you have been responsible for a team of accountants and are able to demonstrate a positive impact that you have made on the department. You will have a high level of attention to detail, very good technical accounting knowledge and be confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders. As you will be required to produce and present insightful analysis to a broad audience, it is essential your written and verbal communication skills in the English language are first rate. Advanced Excel skills are also key.
What's on offer
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary in line with the market rate as well as additional benefits.
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
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