Chief Accountant (Freight Forwarding Industry)

1on1 HR Consulting

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: NP949-300

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Salary: 10,000 to 12,000 AED

One of our reputed freight forwarding clients which has been in the market since 1980, is expanding and looking to hire a Chief Accountant.

From air-freight and ocean-freight to road transportation and niche specializations in project management, industrial packing, supply chain management and warehousing solutions, our client provides a full, multi-faceted service. Their setup in UAE has allowed them to service key regional areas across Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE; while expansion plans are also underway for neighboring Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan and Yemen.

Job Description:
- To ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions as per statutory requirement and set deadlines.
- To oversee and ensure that all financial documents are accurately supported, get approved, and coded and that all cheque lists, purchase orders, etc. are maintained correctly.
- To oversee monitoring of the petty cash on weekly basis and that data is accurately recorded.
- Reconciliation of cash books as per need, tally with IOU's and cash book on accounting as well as reconciliation of accounts between Branch/Group offices on monthly basis.
- To monitor and check banking accounts and balances efficiently including monthly bank account reconciliations and cash flow management.
- Taking care of customers customs refund / Settlement of claims with Dubai Customs
- Standing Guarantee Accounts Reconciliation
- Review LPO's for certain accounts such as insurance, rent-a-cars, etc. before finalization of orders, in conjunction with Finance Manager.
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities and ensure rectification of incorrect accounting entries related to current month to be passed prior to month end closing.
- Prepare working capital management (cash flow & fund flow) reports as and when required.
- Prepare weekly reports every Thursday
- Manage internal audit related to books of account for HO.
- Prepare documentation required for financial year-end and annual audit, including the primary review of auditor output and collaborate with financial auditors to ensure successful audit.
- Ensure that staff payroll administration is verified for accuracy, properly processed and that all statutory payments are made on a timely basis.
- Collate all salary amendments, update payroll data on counter to ensure accurate output and ensure that net salary reconciliation is done before the salaries are paid out before the 30th of each month.
- Prepare payroll sheet and hand over to Finance Manager for checking and CFO for approval.
- Segregate salary disbursements to different branch offices.
- For new employees/non-SIF accounts, prepare cheque payments, verify and hand over to Jr. Accountants for disbursement.
- Delegate daily work assignments based on priorities.
- Responsible for reinforcing internal control with subordinates as well as ensuring that rules, regulations and procedures are adhered to as related to the accounting process.
- Provide guidance to the staff on their results in order for them to see weaknesses, strengths and ways on improving efficiency of their working day.

Requirements

- Minimum 8 years’ experience in a senior position
- UAE driving license in preferred
- Only candidates from freight forwarding companies should apply
- Person should be willing to travel in the UAE
- The client is open to consider candidates from outside the UAE as well but should have at least 8 years of experience and should be in a freight forwarding company

In return you will be well rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits structure while working with a company who is ready to grow and develop your career should you show the potential.

If this sounds like the opportunity you are seeking and you meet the requirements of the role, please click on apply now.

About the Company

Built on the philosophy of \'Right Process, Right People, Right Results, 1on1 HR Consulting is an boutique Recruitment and HR Consulting firm based in Dubai which focuses on all elements of HR processes and practice across all sectors within the GCC region.

Our highly experienced and skilled staff will work 1on1 to provide flexible and tailor made Recruitment and HR solutions for your individual requirements, whether you are a large corporate company, a small to medium enterprise, a start up business or you are individually seeking consulting for your personal career growth.

We are proud to say that both our corporate and individual clients value our thorough and practical approach to sourcing and selecting top talent. Our experienced team use a specific method of recruitment which includes tailored behavioral interview techniques created for each individual roles to properly analyse and assess the suitability and quality of the candidates that we provide to our clients.

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