Finance Assistant - Part Time

Job description / Role

Our client is looking for a part time Finance Assistant to join the team based in Abu Dhabi.

You must have UK based experience for this role and be ACCA and CIMA Qualified - This role is part time with 24-30 working hours a week
- Ensure revenues are realised and collected in accordance with signed licensing and distribution agreements; calculate and collect overages on the basis of quarterly sales reports from licensees, master licensees and distributors.
- Manage the accounting function using Sage and Quickbooks accounting software, to include entry of financial data and preparation of ad-hoc financial reports as required.
- Manage the purchase ledger, ensure all invoices are reviewed and authorised by the General Manager, and are paid on a timely basis.
- Run the monthly payroll process, ensure all staff and consultants are paid accurately; monitor staff overtime and TOIL.
- Monitor and reconcile petty cash expenditure, cash withdrawals and credit card expenditure.
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
- Maintain excellent relationships and communication at all levels.
- Annual budget preparation, monitoring and reporting; provide financial and comparative analysis on historic data for planning purposes.
- Annual, quarterly and periodic management accounts and reports. Ensure all statutory and regulatory reporting requirements are met.
- Annual Group financial accounts and work with auditors on an annual basis.
- Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place and in use at all times to protect the financial assets of the Charity.
- Manage banking arrangements, including the management of foreign exchange currency transfer.
- Review legally binding contracts for financial implications.
- Manage the administration and reconciliation of the licensing portfolio.
- Construct payment plan for any new licensees, master licensees and distributors in accordance with agreed terms and deal memorandum.
- Secure royalty projections over the term once new licensing and distribution agreements have been signed.

Requirements

- A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar position.
- UK accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Experience of working in the UK, with detailed knowledge of UK statutory reporting and regulatory requirements, e.g VAT
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and accounting databases.
- Must have experience of working with Sage 50
- Candidate must have good communication skills, with English as their first language or at the very least fluent.
- Commit to longer working hours around Quarterly and Annual Reporting period.
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritise, and work well under pressure.
- High attention to detail.
- Highly organised.
- Flexible and adaptable to change.
- Self-starter, independent worker, strong sense of responsibility.
- Previous experience in licensing/IP/royalty accounting.
- Experience on Quickbooks preferred.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.