GL Accountant - 7 Months Contract

Job description / Role

GL Accountant

As a GL Accountant, you will be reporting to the Finance Manager, and will be responsible for coordinating closing and reporting activities for Middle East (including Saudi).

Your key accountabilities would be:
• Support and partly coordinate month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing and reporting.
• Support Auditors in conducting internal and external audits.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Monitor and release prepayments.
• Collect, verify and post accruals.
• Reconcile GL with various sub ledgers and the Balance Sheet.
• Prepare and pass rectification entries and maintain Journal register.
• Manage Fixed Assets Register, depreciation run and physical verification.
• Support VAT, CIT, WHT and other tax related topics
• Assist in special projects, ad hoc analysis and tasks as needed.
• Cross-functional collaboration across departments.
• Interface with external stakeholders like auditors, actuaries, vendors etc.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• minimu 3 years of experience general ledger, preferably in MNC
• Experience in SAP is desirable
• Good data analytics skills (including proficiency in Excel) and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Ability to work effectively independently or in a team environment

Salary:
AED 15,000 to 16,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:

• IT & Telecommunications
• Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
• Banking, Finance & Legal
• Sales & Business Development
• Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
• Human Resources & Training
• Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
• Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
• Executive Recruitment
• Emiratization Solutions
• Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
• Managed Service Provider Solutions
• Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
• Outsourced Staffing Solutions