Assistant Financial Controller - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Inspire Selection | Recruitment Agency

Description

Salary: AED 33-35k + schooling for 2 children

This role would give you the opportunity to work in one of the world's best-known brands.

Our FMCG client is looking for an experienced Assistant Financial Controller who will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly results, monthly internal reporting & presentation of the P&L. The suitable candidate will manage the successful completion of the internal & external audit process, manage the Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable function including the coaching and development of direct reports, manage the annual tax filing for the company across the MENA & CIS regions.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Financial Controller
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly reporting
• Internal P&L presentation to the CFO and FC on monthly basis
• Quarterly reporting to Group Controller
• Review of AR and managing collections with partners
• Review of Balance Sheet items and ensuring balances are accurate and current
• Liaising with statutory auditors and internal auditors
• Review of annual audited financial statements
• Managing tax queries
• Managing VAT filing & refund for all companies
• Managing ESR returns & TRC applications
• Managing tax filing
• Preparation of complex accounting entries & shared allocation
• Budgeting, forecasting and other Group reporting requirements.
• Provision of finance advice and technical support to key stakeholders
• Developing direct reports for next level
• Payment review & approval in banks
• Responsible for the annual company insurance renewals
• Actively contribute to the overall team objective of continuous process improvement to achieve efficiencies within the team, support better management reporting, information flow and business planning
• Any other tasks assigned by the CFO/FC or request from Group Control from time to time not covered above

Requirements

• ESSENTIAL: Big 4 experience (3-5 yrs ) followed by 2-4 years in a large multinational company with multiple entities / geographies
• An extrovert personality would fit well in this culture
• A high-performer with evidence of achieving the best results
• Accounting/Maths/Finance Degree
• Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA) with around 5 yrs PQE
• Computer literacy (advance Excel skills), competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software programs
• 6-7 years' experience in accounting and reporting
• Experience of managing a team
• Strong relationship building, collaboration and development skills
• Self-motivated, reliable and accountable individual with strong prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to manage deadlines well and handle a dynamic fast paced work environment
• A team player with integrity and a sound work ethic
• Strong IT skills, specifically MS Excel and exposure to an ERP

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