Finance Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Ecolab

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    Join Ecolab's industry leading Finance team as Finance Manager - Gulf & Pakistan in UAE and see why Selling Power magazine has consistently ranked Ecolab as a top company to sell for. We're growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world's most vital resources.

    What's In It For You

    • The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.
    • The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
    • The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.

    What You Will Do

    Responsible for Monthly accounting ensuring team members complete the following:
    • Maintain GL systems ensuring all accounts are reconciled and documented. Balance Sheet ownership despite of multiple ERP systems.
    • Ensure the Fixed Asset process is managed by responsible team members ensuring asset integrity and accurate depreciation calculations.
    • Recommend strategies & actions to maximize profitability, attain operational and financial goals, and minimize working capital.
    • Drive year-end audit process. Implement recommendation of internal and external auditors to ensure proper accounting treatment and internal controls.
    • Ensure Direct & Indirect Tax compliance. Tax exposure is assessed regularly & reviewed. Assist in driving Transfer pricing framework in line with Global guidance.
    • Drive & Maintain relationships with agencies such as Banks, Government Authorities, Statutory Auditors, Tax Advisors & Benefits Service Providers.
    • Review and finalize financial statements to ensure they are accurate, up-to-date and in compliance with corporate and statutory reporting requirements.
    • Drive and lead continuous improvement of processes and procedures across the Finance function.
    • Assist / Supervise adhoc projects as directed by leadership.
    • Ensure that the entities are in corporate compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.
    • Effectively work with the supply chain finance and FP&A by ensuring timely reporting, contribute towards strategies and partner with business leads
    • Conduct goal setting, performance reviews, coach employees, identify development needs, based on plan and business requirements. Bring in strong talent to support the countries & region.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • CA/MBA Finance with 8-10 years of relevant work experience in a multi-national company.
    • Have rich hands-on experience in areas of Finance like Accounting, Audit, Budgeting, Treasury, Taxation, etc.
    • Develop talent and foster teamwork by serving as a positive mentor, providing constructive feedback, and leading by example to all the Finance professionals working in the team.
    • Ability to assess & improve on a regular basis, managing both time sensitive recurring activities and project activities, with close deadlines and changing priorities.

    Competencies Required

    • Business Acumen
    • Conflict Management
    • Developing Direct Reports and others
    • Organizational Agility
    • Peer relationships
    • Drive for results
    • Building effective teams

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.