Accounting Manager

Job description / Role

Currently partnered with a group of companies within the shipping industry. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Accounting Manager to join their leadership team, based in Dubai, UAE.

Client Details
The client is a leading player in the shipping and trading industry, specialising in the transportation and trade of various raw materials. Headquartered in Bangladesh, they have a global presence and maintain strong partnerships with businesses across the Middle East and Asia.

Description

Financial Transactions Management:
* Oversee and manage all financial transactions related to shipping operations.
* Ensure accuracy and timeliness in recording financial entries, including invoices, expenses, and revenue recognition.

Accounting Statements and Systems:
* Develop and maintain accounting systems to track and report financial data.
* Prepare regular financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

Working Capital Flow and Cash Flows:
* Project and analyse working capital flow to optimise liquidity and operational efficiency.
* Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate funds for ongoing operations.

Funds Management:
* Collaborate with the treasury team to manage funds effectively.
* Implement strategies for investment and risk management.

Bank Relations:
* Build and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
* Negotiate financial agreements and terms with banking partners.

Shipping Background:
* Leverage previous experience in the shipping industry to navigate complex financial transactions associated with bulk carriers.
* Understand the unique financial aspects of shipping operations.

Job Offer
* An attractive and competitive salary
* Local benefits: medical insurance, annual air tickets, visa
* Business travels
* Directly reporting to the VP of Operations based in Dubai

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is a plus.
* Proven experience as an Accounting Manager, preferably in the shipping or trading industry.
* Familiarity with bulk carriers and the intricacies of shipping financial transactions.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and make strategic recommendations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.