Jr. Accountant

Job description / Role

Building Fun
Experience the vibrant celebration of Mumbai's famous film industry in all its colours and flavours at BOLLYWOOD PARKS, Dubai.

Our team is at the heart of who we are, and we are looking for passionate, fun and dedicated people who can connect with our guests and take them on a journey into Bollywood. Whether you are working in the park or behind the scenes, you will be part of an engaging and dynamic environment that values teamwork and creativity.

With immersive rides featuring the biggest names in Bollywood, live entertainment and stage performances transporting you into a realm of movie magic, we invite you to join us on an adventure of a lifetime. The most celebrated cinema industry just got a whole lot more fun.

Play Your Part
Responsible for different tasks assigned time to time basis in finance department. Ensure availability of accurate information in the systems.

Main Duties:

- Perform and execute all the activities normally undertaken in the Revenue Accounting Function under the supervision of the line manager.
- Support maintenance of up-to-date systems, policies and procedures implementation and review to handle and control transactions related to revenue and collection (including discounts) and ensures that DPR's records are maintained accordingly.
- Ensure that procedures for the delegation of authority (DoA) are followed
- Record AR Invoices in Oracle Financials / Leasing system for all entities under DPR corporate management
- Booking of receipt vouchers in Oracle Financials for Sales or Leasing and treasury related receipts (including PDC's [post-dated cheques]) in line with DoA and policy.
- Preparing monthly Sales or Leasing and receivable schedules
- Preparing monthly accrual and accounting for Sales or Leasing and receivable schedules
- Assist with year-end confirmations, reconciliations and closing provisions are made with regard to all outstanding payments
- Assisting with issues and providing information to business users relating to AR.
- Timely & accurate processing of invoices in the accounting systems on a daily basis
- Ensure proper approval and supporting documentation are available for all payments and that they adhere to applicable policies and procedures.
- Ensure correct allocation of costs and project codes where applicable
- Record AP invoices for project and opex in Oracle Financials
- Ensure that complete and accurate records of transactions are maintained to enable effective control and review
- Coordination with various departments on invoice issues to resolution
- Preparation of vendor reconciliation and report on any issues and follow up with vendors for open invoices, bank details etc
- Prepare and review weekly status reports on all pending payments and follow up so that all invoices overdue for payment and report the same to Management on monthly basis
- Providing accurate information for audit conducted by the inter & external audit team
- Preparing accurate & timely MIS analysis at month end and adhoc reports as required, supporting systems implementation of Oracle
- Financial- AP; including UAT - testing all possible AP ,AR, GL scenarios, data migration (templates and checking) resolution of issues (BUGS)
- Support systems implementation of Oracle Project Costing
- Provide training on Oracle ERP to new business users as and when required

Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management team

Requirements

Are You a Star?
In order to be qualified for this role you should possess the below criteria:

Essential:

- Business college graduate with relevant experience
- 3-4 years related experience
- ERP Financials
- MS Excel - proficient level
- MS Word, MS Outlook and MS Powerpoint - proficient level
- Numerical acumen, good communication skills & needs to be a team player.

Desirable:

- Commerce graduate , CA/CPA or equivalent preferred
- MBA or Masters
- Oracle Financials
- Excel - intermediate level

The Best Part of The Story
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; housing allowance, annual flight allowance, comprehensive medical coverage, life and accident insurance and other generous allowances.

We also care about your career development supported by Learning opportunities for those seeking a long-term future in the Company.

About the Company

Dubai Parks and Resorts offers new heights in experiential entertainment through an inspired concept that brings the best of the east and the west in the entertainment industry. Conceived and developed by Meraas Holding, Dubai Parks and Resorts articulates the Dubai leadership’s vision of positioning the emirate as a compelling global tourist destination.

The first phase of Dubai Parks and Resorts will comprise three theme parks: motiongate™ Dubai, Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, and LEGOLAND® Dubai. The development will also feature Riverland - a grand entrance plaza and Lapita, a family themed hotel. The first phase is scheduled for completion in 2016. Ground work commenced on site in February 2014