The candidate will be responsible in the preparation and analysis of financial information and financial reports both in EXCEL and/or SAP on monthly basis or at ad-hoc basis. The candidate must assist the Finance & Admin Director in overseeing all aspects of the management of financial activities, practices, including budget preparation, financial reports, and audit functions of the Company.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform SAPHIR Reporting requirements as per Group guidelines
- Perform financial reports to regional office in Dubai and HO in France as per guidelines
- Review, analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors
- Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
- Implement a robust contracts management and financial management reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
- Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the Finance Department's overall policy and procedure manual
- Assist in preparation and provide professional insights into the preparation of Business Plans
- Develop, maintain & analyze budgets & forecasts, profit & loss statements
- Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records and information
- Prepare periodic accounting or financial reports in Excel
- Prepare Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet
- Prepare and update weekly & monthly sales reports
- Examine all GL entries/posting in SAP (AR, AP, cash/bank entries)
- Examine inventory movement in the inventory system (Excel based) and manage fixed-assets register including project management
- Manage Anaplan system to reflect the contracts are recorded in line with IFRS.
- Evaluate contracts and report qualifying contracts in tax portal
- Assist the Finance & Admin Director in monthly closing activity to ensure closing on a timely basis
- Proactively follow changes in laws and accounting standards
- Maintain confidentiality of information at all times
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes
Minimum Job Requirements
- 8+ years of combined accounting, finance, and audit progressive experience
- Advanced degree in Accounting, with CPA, CMA or CA professional certification preferred
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
- Knowledge of accounting and reporting systems (preferably SAP)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to details and accuracy
- Excellent leadership skills
