Head of Accounts

Adecco

UAE

Ref: KP164-565

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Head of Accounts will be responsible for leading the consolidation and financial reporting of the organisation and its subsidiaries under IFRS. The role provides leadership for accurate and efficient consolidation and external reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee all aspects of the accounting and control functions and ensure that all regulatory requirements are complied with.
* Manage consolidation and integration frameworks, preparation of communications and analyses for management discussion.
* Supervise the submission of quarterly financial reporting packs from all business units, ensuring accuracy and absence of fraud.
* Meet all legal reporting requirements.
* Coordinate with legal, treasury, and auditors on pro-forma financial statements and other financial information for inclusion in the prospectus for bond / MTN issues.
* Oversee group accounting procedures and ensures compliance by all group companies.
* Develops and maintains effective relationships with external auditors and other service providers.
* Manage quarterly and annually the external audit and reviews.
* Provide effective leadership to the corporate accounting team.
* Develop a strong team with relevant accounting skills and foster a high performance environment.
* Oversee preparation of detailed IFRS accounting papers for technical questions and transactions and proposals.
* Prepare analysis for the Executive Counsel.
* Responsible for all quarterly and annual financial statements.
* Manages and coordinates the Government Audit.
* Responsible for the integration of any new entities into the financial reporting cycle.
* Approves any new accounts creations on the ERP Systems.

Requirements

* Candidates must be ACA / ACCA / CPA Chartered Qualified and ideally also hold an MBA.

* You must be have at least 5 years at a senior level, experience of managing and leading a team, and have strong IFRS reporting skills.

* Preference will be given to any Emirati candidates.

About the Company

The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi.

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