Management Accountant - MHQ

Job description / Role

Located within the MEA Headquarters in Dubai Knowledge Village this role reports into the Financial Controller for MEA.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Managing the Financial Accounting for MHQ (Centralised Headquarter for MEA) in line with GAAP
- Producing accurate financial reports and reconciliations to specific deadlines including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow
- Processing all month end related entries for prepayments, accruals etc.
- Production of Central Statements including variance commentary and analysis for MHQ. KPI’s and Remote Lab analysis to be included as part of this pack
- Responsible for raising and collecting of invoices to both 3rd Parties and internal customers including the revenue recognition and weekly forecasting
- Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance and report these to the relevant business stakeholders and MEA Financial Controller
- Preparation of annual budget, along with monthly and quarterly budget reviews
- Approval of expenditure in line with department budgets & corporate policies
- Understanding of financial reporting standards such as US GAAP and IFRS & ability to keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation
- Assist in the production of the MEA Management Reports
- Any other ad-hoc tasks as required to support the team

Requirements

- Professional Qualification or working towards a similar qualification i.e. ACCA, ACA CPA, CMA
- 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Proactive individual who can work autonomously
- Strong working knowledge of Excel and Power point
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Critical analysis and problem solving skills are a prerequisite
- Ability to prioritise amongst various demands and work well under pressure
- Capable of building strong working relationships and open communication channels
- Reacts and adapts to changes and new developments in a positive manner

About the Company

Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business training. We deliver via training centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs and learning services.

Our core training is focused on Cisco, Microsoft, Nortel, and Project Management. Our IT courses include networking, programming, operating systems, security, and telephony. Our business courses feature project management, professional skills, and business process curriculum, including ITIL. Our more than 700 courses span foundational and specialized training and certifications.

In 2006, we acquired Azlan Training, which established us as Europe’s largest IT training provider. In 2007, we expanded our global footprint to include IT training, consulting, and services in the Middle East and Africa through the acquisition of Synergy Professional Services.