Junior Management Accountant

Tradition is the interdealer broking arm of Compagnie Financire Tradition and one of the world's largest interdealer brokers in over-the-counter financial and commodity related products. CFT is represented in over 28 countries, employing over 2,500 people.

Tradition's goal is to provide superior client services. It believes its business success is a direct reflection of its employees and recruits. As such, teamwork, creativity, reliability and integrity are components of a work ethic taken very seriously since the company was founded in 1959.

Tradition is currently seeking to appoint a Junior Management Accountant to be based in our Dubai office.

Main responsibilities within the Junior Management Accountant position include:

Month-End Reporting

• Prepare and post monthly journals including accruals, prepayments, and bonus provisions
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of the month-end close following a set timetable
• Analyse month-on-month and year-to-date variances with meaningful commentary
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate back-up and explanations
• Compile monthly reporting for submission to Group Finance
• Respond to finance queries from management, Group, and the wider business
• Coordinate with overseas offices to agree intercompany balances and resolve discrepancies

Financial Accounting & Controls

• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with group policies
• Monitor accounting standards and assess their impact on local reporting
• Assist with audit queries and ensure documentation is readily available

Cash & Payment Management

• Prepare daily bank reconciliations and report cash positions to management
• Process supplier invoices and payments in line with approval and audit controls
• Ensure timely invoice posting and resolution of payment queries
• Manage monthly payroll and staff expense claims processing in a timely manner

Key skills, experience and competencies required to be successful in this role:

• Solid understanding of IFRS and its practical application
• Experience in statutory accounts preparation
• VAT knowledge
• Previous experience in the financial services sector
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver high-quality work
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Capable of assessing, designing, and implementing new processes
• Thrives under pressure and adapts well to change
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues and reconcile discrepancies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tradition do not accept agency CV's. Please do not forward CV's to our employees or Talent team. Tradition are not accountable for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. The Talent team will reach out to trusted agents when required.

Please note, due to the large volume of applications for this position, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful.

Tradition welcome all suitable applications and are an equal opportunity employer who value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and merit.

By applying for this role, you agree that we may retain your details on our system for a period of 6 months and may contact you for any future vacancies that may arise within the Tradition Group.