Chief Accountant - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Ajax Systems

Description

Ajax Systems is a developer and manufacturer of Ajax wireless security systems with smart home capabilities. We are a full-cycle company, from idea generation and development to mass production.

There are 50+ devices in the Ajax line:
they protect the premises from robbery, fire, flooding and provide an opportunity to control electrical appliances. Our company is a Ukrainian success story, a place of incredible strength and energy.

Today, Ajax protects more than 1,500,000 users in 130+ countries around the world. Ajax has been awarded Europe's highest security awards.

Our company is actively developing. Therefore, we are always looking for active people. We are steadily increasing capacity and, accordingly, the team. We are currently looking for a Chief Accountant.


The key attributes and expectations of a good Chief Accountant are:

• Prepare/manage of accounting, financial and tax reports (including TP) for both statutory (Cyprus and UAE) and Group level;
• Determining of accounting approach for key Company's transactions in line with local GAAP/legislative requirements;
• Supervising the routine accounting task in the department on daytoday basis, including: supervising of document work flow and timely recognition of transaction in accounting system;
• Review of journal entries, performing reconciliations of general ledger accounts;
• Ensuring timely closing of accounts;
• Providing guidance to other accountants when needed;
• Ensuring effective distribution of responsibilities between accountants.
• Supervising Team of accountants
• Communication with government/ tax authorities (including preparation writing official responses) in case receiving requests, tax audit and etc;
• Creating seamless communication with other departments of the Company;
• Interfaces with auditors for all matters related to financial audit of consolidated FS;
• Proactively monitor business, tax and other regional specific legislation;
• Optimization of the accounting process, design and continuous improvement and implementation of accounting policies;
• Participation in crossfunctional teams to help drive organization efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement;
• Prepare/assist with monthly financial budget preparations.

Qualifications:

• Complete higher Accounting or Finance education;
• Experience as a Chief Accountant or Deputy Chief Accountant at trading companies of comparable scale for a minimum of 4 years;
• Fluency in English both spoken and written is a must for communication within the group;
• Handson experience in internal controls design and implementation;
• Proficiency in IFRS will be an significant advantage;
• Knowledge of Cyprus and UAE accounting and taxation legislation will be an significant advantage;
• Proficient user of finance software;
• Strong ability of analytical thinking, teamwork, managing, and negotiation skills with the drive for results;
• Ability to manage, guide, and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used;
• Critically thinking mindset, analytical and problemsolving skills.

We offer:

• Competitive wages.
• Ajax security system kit (you will be a part of the beta testing program and will be able to test new devices and features before official release).
• Fulltime, flexible working hours.
• A strong, wellcoordinated team of professionals.

We are working to ensure that people's lives are calm and the world safe.
**Let's become a part of the team that creates a smart and useful global product