Accountant

Job description / Role

Principal Responsibilities:
• Statutory Accounting & Reporting – leading and taking ownership of the monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting cycle and control environment
• Monthly Management Accounts – checking and validation of data submission from various real estate assets, carrying out various balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and cash flows along with necessary explanatory notes
• Operational Reports – preparation and/or checking of various operational reports such as rent roll etc.
• Interaction with Asset Managers, Leasing and FM Managers – interactions will be to ensure that accounting team has all the necessary information in order to prepare monthly and annual accounts
• Auditor Interaction – primary contact for external auditors
• Business Planning – coordination and preparation of the 5 Year Business Plan on a yearly basis, including liaison with project managers/investee companies and preparation of presentation for senior management
• Financial Planning & Analysis – monitoring of performance against budget including regular reforecasting and reporting variances and risks and opportunities in the forecast/budget to management
• IFRS Technical – research and resolution of technical accounting queries within the business unit and beyond
• Financial Decision Support – provide accounting/finance advice, analysis and support to project managers
• Financial Processes and Procedures – periodically review and improve the financial processes and procedures to ensure they remain relevant and effective
• Governance – maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with group policies and procedures, including Procurement Policy and Delegation of Authority

Requirements

Technical Competencies Requirements:
• Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CPA/CMA or other recognized accounting qualification
• 7 years post qualified experience within a professional finance environment
• UAE Real Estate industry experience
• High standard of (numerical) presentation skills
• Experience of interacting with multiple asset/projects and finance functions
• Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Advanced knowledge of other Microsoft office tools such as Word & PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Yardi, Hyperion Financial Management, and Oracle.

About the Company

Ratio Accounting & Financial Advisory established itself in 2017 and is a boutique accounting and advisory firm based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Providing accounting and financial advisory services to various small to medium businesses, government and non-profit organizations and high net worth individuals. Committing to work with our clients one on one as their prime accountant, advisor and most importantly their valued partner. Employing accountants and analysts with certifications within their field, whilst abiding by the highest level of ethical standards to ensure professionalism and accuracy. Dedicating our time and effort to support our valued partners updating their financials, providing in-depth analysis and advising on sustainable growth opportunities.

At Ratio Accounting & Financial Advisory, we offer accounting and financial services to our partners with fully customized financial reports in a timely and accurate manner. Our accounting services are particularly aimed at SMEs saving them from establishing an in-house accounting department. Our accounting professionals can effectively regulate internal control activities and administer financial reporting procedures on behalf of our partners. At Ratio, we also collaborate with our partners to provide them with bespoke financial reports.