Accountant - French Speaking

Robert Walters

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP316-231

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Assist with the management of the accounting function for the holding, intermediary and Dubai based companies of the organization
- Accountable for timely financial reporting, balance sheet reviews and variance analysis
- Assist with the design and optimization of the accounting and financial processes for all entities
- Contribute to the animation of the accounting part of the procurement process work-flow to ensure timely payment of suppliers
- Assisting with consolidation process and SAP system deployment
- Support IFRS reporting improvement
- Assist in designing and deploying yearly and quarterly group consolidations
- Assisting on ad-hoc projects
- Assist in designing, deploying and enforcing internal controls; writing policies and procedures
- Contribute to the transfer pricing policies optimization

Requirements

- 3-6 years’ work experience in a similar role
- Advanced working knowledge of ERP systems – SAGE Accpac a plus
- Knowledge of SAP BFC (Magnitude) and IBM Cognos a plus
- Advanced knowledge of IFRS, OHADA, and UK GAAP
- Advanced Excel and Power Point skills
- Analytical Skills including Ratio Analysis
- Experience of working in a group role is essential
- Proven experience in dealing efficiently with electronic communication and remote team members
- Career to date must be in well-known MNCs
- Willingness to travel to Africa
- Fluency in French and English
- International candidates will be considered for this role

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.

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