Accounts Manager - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Auxkey IT Solutions

Description

Primarily responsible for the day to day accounting activities, whilst developing and implementing systems for collecting, analysing, verifying and reporting data / information to key stakeholders as per business requirements.

• Maintain P&L and Balance Sheet accounts by identifying, verifying, recording, reconciling financial transactions and resolving any discrepancies.
• Manage and monitor budgets, perform analysis and forecasting, investigate variances and provide recommendations.
• Monitor project costings, analyse and forecast according to business requirements.
• Manage bank accounts and relationships, prepare reconciliations and manage / plan cash flows accordingly.
• Adhere to the yearly and monthly close timetable, ensuring complete and accurate Financial Reporting
• Generate daily, weekly, monthly financial reports and analysis as required including reconciliation of all intercompany financial transactions.
• Implement and maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with standard accounting and auditing processes as per IFRS, UAE VAT laws and FTA requirements.
• Generate monthly payroll for group companies & maintain / record data for employee benefits and required provisions including commissions and EOSB/DEWS
• Reconcile customer / supplier accounts & generate SOA's when requested.
• Responsible for checking sales invoices and updating customer accounts and balances.
• Responsible for generating, recording supplier payments, including bank transfers (online) & cheque payments.
• Process employee expenses reimbursements and manage petty cash flow.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audit reporting.
• Responsible to attend all internal meetings with accurate data/presentations as required.

• Educated to degree level in Accountancy.
• CA, ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent (desirable)
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a similar role
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office and accounting software (Xero)
• Experience in operating to IFRS.
• Experience of liaising with external auditors Skills
• Knowledge of UAE VAT laws and FTA regulations
• Ability to operate autonomously.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• High attention to detail with a methodical and accurate approach to all tasks
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out endtoend processes, including dataentry and filing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility as per business requirements
• Knowledge of DIFC and/or Federal Law regulations ie employment law (desirable)
• Knowledge of taxation rules outside of UAE ie Witholding Tax (desirable)