AP & AR Manager

Job description / Role

Salary up to 19k plus ticket and medical.

Our client is a multinational business with an office in Media City.

Working in the Finance team, you will report to the Financial Controller in Dubai. You will be managing a team of 5 (3 in AR and 2 in AP accountants) and involved in a growing the business. Eastern Europe and Middle East Countries currently covered are: UAE, Turkey, Saudi, Poland & Czech Republic.

Review, Coordination and completion of the month end processes including:
• Accounts Payable AP – Managing AP team will include supervision & checking of Supplier invoices, Employees’ & Contractors’ Expenses and ensuring all info is entered timely and accurately on accounting system and that payments are processed by due dates.
• Ensure that all employees have submitted time sheets as per announced deadline.
• Provide information to GL team to assist in preparation of monthly Bank Reconciliations and Cash Flow Analysis
• Accounts Receivable AR – Reviewing Client Invoices and ensuring collections are correctly updated on accounting system
• Monitoring AP Accruals and Prepayments and providing necessary information to GL team to book accordingly.
• Work closely with GL team and Controller

Assist in Support and Reporting Role to the Finance Function including:
• Reporting to Global Corporate Finance Function by deadlines including compliance to US GAAP as well as accounting standards in region, Consolidation and ad hoc queries
• Day to day operational management of the regional finance AR & AP function,
• authorizing payments as needed, ensuring control, review of staff analysis.
• Running and Reviewing month-end AP & AR Reports incl. variance analysis and
• HFM uploads needed for global reporting

Assist in all company statutory matters including:
• Dealing with bank as necessary
• Liaison with internal and external auditors
• Contacting external auditors/tax advisors as needed as well as legal parent.
• Dealing with any ad hoc tax or legal matters

Senior administrative responsibilities, supporting management and other departmental managers with regards to:
• Involvement in the preparation of local budgets where applicable
• Assistance with regards to cost saving initiatives
• Liaison and coordination with other support departments

Processing Team Management & playing a key role in ongoing Finance Transformation
• Managing the AP and AR teams (5-6 people)
• As part of ongoing Finance transformation, successful candidate will be expected to drive and participate in the integration of 2 Finance teams and manage the integration of AP/AR processing functions

Requirements

Requirements:

• Higher accounting education, with BS degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, ideally acquired within a certified accounting firm, followed by concrete experience in the business world
• Understanding of US GAAP accounting standards
• Knowledge of ORACLE and HFM software applications would be helpful
• English is essential
• Good sense of management and organization, and team spirit
• You should like working in a fast moving, dynamic, proactive, hardworking
• environment.

Location: Dubai, UAE - Candidates must already be here in Dubai

Salary: AED 18-19,000

About the Company

Edge Resourcing was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. We have taken care in our growth and have kept our corporate values throughout.

Edge Resourcing is led by a specialist team of Recruitment Consultants, each of whom have experience of working in and a sound knowledge of the local market place. We have gradually expanded our horizons and now offer specialist services within the Middle East Retail sector. Our aim is to provide a thorough and honest service to both our candidates and clients, making sure that we only take on work which we feel we can service to the correct level of satisfaction required.

We currently offer professional and tailored contingency and retained search services to the following specialist sectors of the market: Retail Accountancy and Finance Office Support Human Resources Sales and Marketing Legal

Our aim is to continue to position ourselves in the market as one of the most consistent and successful suppliers of manpower. We strive to make things happen and make a difference to your business and career. Success isnt just about putting people into jobs, but about giving you an honest, personal service. Whether you are a client or a candidate, our aim is to find out exactly what it is that you are looking for, rather than push you to settle for your second choice.