JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Description
• Execute all the closing activities on a monthly basis in line with accounting policies and procedures to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and reflect the financial standing
• Perform reconciliation of accounts in SAP, including recording of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Preparation of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs, including analytic commentary and the preparation of supplementary financial analysis for management and other stakeholders
• Good understanding of IFRS / US GAAP and local GAAP requirements
• Proper understanding about the process activities for transportation and related accounting treatments
• Leading review and maintenance of accounting policies to make sure compliance to the Group accounting policies, IFRS or US GAAP. Formulating technical position papers as required for policy changes.
• Maintain the internal control procedures related to financial information systems, and suggest efficiency improvements where required.
• Establish regular process and data quality Audits
• Support on external and internal audit requirements including ensuring proper and timely disposition of process or system improvement recommendations.
• Initiate projects or programs or actively participate on global initiatives relating to process improvements including automation and systems integration to ensure best practices are implemented.
• Work effectively with leadership, technical and business teams as required
REQUIREMENTS
Basic Qualifications
• High proficiency in Accounting standards (IFRS)
• Strong know-how on business and accounting processes related to revenue accounting, receivables accounting and vendor payables.
• Well-trained on spreadsheet applications
• Highly analytical and detail oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills (English)
• Good team player
Preferred Qualifications
• Licensed CPA or Chartered Accountant
• Minimum of 7 years experience in Accounting/Finance/Audit. Big 4 audit/accounting experience or multi-national company is preferred (minimum of 3 years).
• Excellent analytical skills, a passion for metrics and figures, and the ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the big picture.
• Proactive, with strong ability to solve complex accounting and operational issues, with a "can do" attitude;
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and strong understanding of statutory filings and related requirements.
• Preferably with SAP/Oracle hands-on experience, has advanced knowledge in Excel (ex: Pivot, functions, formulae, Macros, etc) and good data analysis capabilities.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Fluent in business English.
• Innovative and with project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae.
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