Financial Accountant | Jobs in UAE by Robert Half International (RHI)

The Company

Robert Half are on an exclusive basis working with our MNC client in Abu Dhabi. They are currently looking for a Financial Accountant to add on to their sizable Finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

* To ensure timely, accurate and substantive financial reports are published for all the entities.

* To prepare financial reports in accordance with latest accounting standards.

* To ensure timely submission and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and take action where required to clear down aged items.

The Financial Accountant shall be responsible for:

* Preparing the monthly financial reports which mainly comprise of;

* A Profit & Loss Statement

* A breakdown of the P&L Statement by general ledger account and cost centre

* Balance Sheet

* Statement of Cash Flows

* Statement of Changes in Equity.

* Reviewing the month end closing position to ensure it is aligned with accounting processes and policies before the management accounts are created and published.

* Posting journals in relation to intercompany, bank loans, tax, interest, foreign exchange and other income.

* Recording and reviewing the fixed asset schedule and monthly preparation of a fixed asset note.

* Updating the chart of accounts and project codes/cost centres in the system as required.

* Preparation of certain monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the full balance sheet reconciliation is submitted per the agreed monthly timetable.

* Review of the monthly balance sheet reconciliations with the Finance Manager and taking actions where required to clear down aged items.

* Preparing the draft annual and bi-annual financial statements for various legal entities including working schedules where required.

* Acting as a focal point to address any auditor queries.

* Driving change within the department with a focus on cost saving initiatives.

* Assessing and suggesting opportunities to increase our In-Country Value Adding schemes.

* Any other ad hoc tasks as required by the Finance Department.

Required skills:

* Minimum part-qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CA, CPA)

* Minimum 5 years of financial accounting experience in a multinational company.

* Sound understanding of IFRS reporting and is up-to-date with recent changes to the standards.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is essential. Knowledge in Sage is desirable, however knowledge of working with another ERP system is advantageous.

* Must be analytical, diligent, possess good time management skills and exercise sound judgment in decision making.

* Good communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of management.

Salary & Benefits:

* Up to 20k all-inclusive for the right candidate. Benefits on top is medical and life insurance, return flight for self, and opportunity for bonus.

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide.