Accountant

Job description / Role

In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for managing company financial and accounting activities up to the issue of financial statements, government reporting and audit.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Coordinate with Procurement and Sales Team regarding contracts, invoices and trade commitments
- Handle the entire accounting activities in accordance with the company policies
- Prepare and manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Inventory accounts
- Prepare and review expenses, payroll and invoice documents in accounting system
- Ensure invoices have gone through detailed verification
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Monthly \ Quarterly reconciliation with main customers and suppliers
- Assist with the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures and systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in a finance \ accounting related field
- Professional qualification e.g. CMA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA, ACA or being a candidate is an advantage
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience within accountancy role

Skills required:
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong accounting software user skills in UAE region (Tally, Oracle, QuickBooks etc.)
- Strong analytical skill, detail oriented
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP \ IFRS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think proactively and work in an open, team environment
- Language: fluent in English, written and speaking Russian is an advantage

For this role candidates must be UAE based.

About the Company

Gillard Middle East is a leading trading company in Middle East with overseas logistics support and projects administration.