Accountant

Accounting & Finance
United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
October 2, 2023
Full Time

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Accountant

Job Code:

Overseeing accounting activities within the respective business unit.

Job Specifications

Location: Dubai

Department: Finance

Grade:

Employment status: Permanent

Career Path: Senior Accountant

Working Conditions: Local

Authorities

Reports to: Head of Finance – Shipping

Supervises: None

Domains of authorities: Finance

Job Objectives

  • Perform entity & accounting activities for the respective legal entities under the scope of BU
  • Oversee and perform monthly book close and account reconciliations for the respective legal entities under the scope of BU
  • Perform financial reporting & analysis
  • Assisting in Audits and filing of VAT returns

Job Performance Indicators

 

  • Timely & accurate book close
  • Minimum number of unreconciled accounts
  • Timely generation of financial reports
  • Strong control environment as assessed by Controls & Compliance
  • Compliant and timely tax & statutory filing

 

Qualifications for recruitment

Required qualifications:

  • University education in accounting, finance or business
  • Minimum 4 years of practical accounting experience preferably in shipping industry
  • VAT and IFRS basic knowledge
  • Good command of English

Nice to haves:

·      Accountancy qualification (CPA or ACCA)

 

Required Competencies

  • Good knowledge of Accounting principles, IFRS & VAT
  • Process oriented mindset
  • Good Financial Reporting & Analytical skills
  • Experience in monthly book close and reconciliation process

Required Trainings

At Entrance

·      University degree in accounting & finance and required experience

In-Service

·      Company orientation

Work Activities

  • General accounting activities for entity and vessel accounts
  • Financial Reporting & Budget variance Analysis for entity accounts
  • Performing data input entries in accounting system
  • Accounts receivable ledger maintenance
  • Fixed asset accounting and reconciliation
  • Recording of assets, liabilities, revenue & expenses in Accounting system
  • Assisting in filing of VAT returns
  • Ensuring adherence to group accounting and controlling guidelines
  • PDA/FDA reconciliation with relevant documents and AP invoice processing
  • Assisting in financial audits

 

Related Processes

  • External audit
  • Internal control review
  • Accounting & Invoicing review 

 

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