French Speaking Accounting Manager

Job description / Role

Client is an international logistics company looking for a new accounting manager to join their finance team in Dubai.

Accounting Manager
- You will be responsible for the quality of internal control, which implies that he/she guarantees that all the companies’ group accounting procedures are correctly enforced.
- Providing the Financial Director with reliable decision making financial information.
- You will be managing the staff of the accounting department which would be around 4 to 5 employees

Areas of Responsibility
- You will need to perform the account closing process, to summarize the data, journal entry preparation and review of completeness and correctness of the account coding and supporting documents.
- Verify the accuracy of all general ledger entries.
- This is done before being processed to ensure the monthly accounts are closed correctly within the time given and comply with Company Accounting Instruction.
- Ensure discrepancies or differences are brought to the attention of the Finance Manager and the appropriate action is taken.
- To handle the tax and audit activities
- Provide the data analysis, reports and the ad hoc financial reports to management on business performance.
- To ensure accounting practices comply with procedures.
- Responsible for completing the financial statement, budget preparation, financial package and cash flow.
- To take responsibility for accounting standards.
- Ensure timely year-end audit including internal audit.
- To supervise, develop and maintain all functions of the accounting systems.

Requirements

- Western educated ONLY- must have been located in these countries.
- Diploma or degree in Accounting. CPA is an advantage.
- At least 8 - 10 years’ experience in overall accounting and finance, strong in commercial finance is preferred
- Immediately available
- Good understanding of local accounting standards and tax laws.
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills in English.
- French speakers have an advantage.
- Strong MS Office skills
- Highly knowledgeable, experienced in transaction processing and system implementation
- Strong analytical skills.

16,000-18,000AED
Benefits include: Flights+ Bonus+ Increment every year+ Medical

About the Company

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