Accountant - FMCG (MNC)

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1398

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Accountant has significant accounting and reporting responsibilities including expense verification and planning and supports other finance team members when necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility of the expense claim management.
a.Review the monthly expense claim for compliance to FX rates
b.Verify the expense claim to ensure all supporting documents are in order
c.Ensure the expenses are in line with the internal approval matrix
d.Ensure compliance to international accounting standard and group controlling guidelines.
a.Ensure the authorization rights, signing limits, master data updates are maintained on regular basis.
b.Collect, consolidate and process error free monthly Marketing Expense Recharges by ensuring data consistency in SAP
c.Work closely with the Regional finance team for processing any accounting general journals (adjustments) necessary on a monthly basis.
d.Improve the reporting efficiency

Fixed Assets Management:
a.Reconcile the fixed assets to accounting records on a yearly basis
b.Ensure necessary supporting documents are in place for scrap/disposal of assets in the markets.

Planning
a.Preparation of the planning files for all markets during all revised estimates and business planning process.
b.Uploads the planning files into the required planning systems (BI & Hyperion)
c.Supports Regional Finance Managers with administrative tasks during the planning exercise
d.Manage master data maintenance in SAP for new internal orders in line with planning files.

Requirements

- Bachelors degree in commerce or accountancy, ideally part qualified
- 2-3 years experience in core accounting function ideally in a FMCG distribution business
- 1 year working experience in SAP R/3 Finance module or similar ERP systems
- Must be capable to do the bookkeeping to the trial balance without assistance
- The ability to communicate solutions to the management and colleagues
- Good knowledge of MS word and Power point and MS-Excel at an advanced level
- Hyperion and SAP BI working knowledge would be an advantage

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.

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