Senior Financial Analyst

Job description / Role

At Charterhouse, we are currently working with an international firm, within the legal space, whom are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Analyst in to their centralised accounting team.

This Financial Analyst will take ownership across all areas of the accounts payable function, which includes VAT accounting and/or filing, whilst overseeing all payroll in conjunction with expense management and payment cycles. The role shall also extend to the reconciliations across the general ledger whilst also managing any documentation processes across the systems and journals.

In conjunction, this Financial Analyst will have oversight of all cash flow management; to ensure accurate and timely payments in support of the accounting and reporting teams. This Analyst will have ultimate responsibility for payroll management and execution; which also involves handling HR related matters linking to allowance allocation, bonus payments, staff loans and any expense claims aligned to contractual benefits and entitlements.

Requirements

The client will look to recruit a professionally qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CPA) in to this position with a strong post-qualified background across financial accounting and MIS related disciplines within a corporate and/or professional services environment. Candidates shall be well-versed within either ERP and/or accounting packages; to allow for a strong control and systems compliance background. The successful applicant will also need a strong attention to detail, to work across complex transactions and reconciliations, whilst also being able to partner with the business to manage any commercial finance matters.

As a final point, the client will also assess candidates whom can demonstrate advanced Excel-based skills, with an ability to develop and deliver strong reports and financial accounts. Candidates within the legal and/or professional services sectors, working across a multiple office structure, are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.