Position: Financial Accountant

Compensation: AED 15,000 to 18,000 plus statutory benefits

Location: Dubai, UAE

Overview

Gateworth are currently undertaken a search, for an education services client, whom are in the process of looking to recruit a Financial Accountant within their centralised finance team. This Financial Accountant, supporting a Financial Manager, shall take ownership of all areas of financial reporting along with oversight of accounts finalisation, reconciliation and the development of audit-related controls and processes.

Main Responsibilities

Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements based around the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow reports.
Managing the month-end closing process and ensuring timely & accurate reporting.
Reconciling bank statements, accounts payable/receivable and any intercompany accounts.
Ensuring adherence to accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and relevant tax regulations (VAT & corporate tax).
Liaising with external auditors and preparing documentation for statutory audits.
Assisting with budget preparation, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
Maintaining the general ledger and fixed asset registers, to meet both performance-based reporting and KPI analysis & commentary.

Qualifications & Prerequisites

A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA).
A minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience within financial reporting, month-end close and reconciliations.
A knowledge of IFRS and/or relevant local standards and any statutory-based filing and accounting.
Proficiency in accountancy and/or ERP software along with working knowledge of Excel-based tools for reporting and analytical purposes.
An ability to work to deadlines, particularly around month-end and year-end close, along with good communication skills for liaising with auditors, management and all commercial departments.

Apply

Applicants meeting this criterion and looking for a progressive and challenging opportunity should submit an application via, [HIDDEN TEXT] quoting the GWG reference, 21780