Chief Accountant

Job description / Role

Title: Accounting Manager

Our client is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their Dubai team.

The candidate will be responsible for verifying, reconciling, adjusting sales and booking journal entries on a daily basis. The accounting manager will also managing vendor invoicing and outbound payments (including payroll), monitor and record sales, and ensuring all financial records and related materials are kept up to date. Furthermore, perform monthly closing of accounting book and pre pare sales and financial reports to the HQ.

Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including but not limited to journal entries, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliation
- Process monthly payroll to employees through WPS (Wages Protection System)
- Perform monthly closing of accounting book
- Report sales and financial reports to the HQ and related personnel.
- Process vendor payments and monitor Accounts Payable by receiving, processing, and monitoring ageing AP.
- Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Process expense reports for the reimbursement to employees.
- Disburse petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation.
- Post sales by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Reconcile sales data into the ERP system with a ticketing system, bank, and payment gateway providers.
- Verify the validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers.
- Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts, coordinating monthly transfers to accounts receivable accounts, verifying totals, and preparing reports.
- Stay current with accounting principles and standards and recommend improvements to accounting processes and systems.
- Proactive support for FOH's operations is provided at the operational site when the operational site is busy and needs support

Requirements

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or Finance.
- Proficiency in accounting software and bookkeeping programs such as Oracle or QuickBooks.
- 5 + years of work experience in an accounting-related field.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
- Must be in Dubai with proper work status

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions