Manager - Financial Accounting

Job description / Role

The Manager - Financial Accounting will oversee the core accounting processes and ensure accurate and timely closing including preparation of schedules and reconciliations of accounts. The role is responsible for process improvement efforts to drive efficiency and effectiveness over accounting and general ledger activities.

This is a great opportunity for a fully-qualified financial accounting professional to work with DMCC, the world's leading Free Zone for trade and enterprise in Dubai.

The responsibilities of the Manager - Financial Accounting includes the following:

Financial Accounting
• Timely monthly & annual financial close (focus on timeliness & completeness)
• IFRS compliance
• VAT compliance
• Revenue & Cost assurance

Audit and Assurance (Statutory, Internal & DOF)
• Provide relevant details/information/reports as required
• Assurance on financial statements

Control Environment
• Simplify & strengthen controls on the usage of GL accounts
• Review access controls to system menus, functions, accounts to ensure adequate control over transaction capture
• Evaluate control environment and enhance controls

Requirements

To be considered for the role, you must have:

• Degree with additional professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CPA)
• 5+ years in a similar role, preferably in the Big 4
• Accounting, IFRS, Policies & Procedures
• Leadership, Managing change, Delegating, Communication
• Focused, attention to detail

The successful candidate will enjoy the following:

• Market competitive basic salary
• Housing allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Annual flight allowance
• Other alternative family benefits including schooling
• Company gratuity scheme that includes long term incentive plan
• Discretionary bonus schemes
• Generous annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Free covered parking
• Retail discounts with over 450 outlets across JLT

About the Company

Dubai has historically been an international hub for the physical trade of not only gold, but also many other commodities and so the establishment of the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) was the next logical step for the region and the local economy. DGCX commenced trading in November 2005 as the regions first commodity derivatives exchange and has become today, the leading derivatives exchange in the Middle East.

DGCX is a subsidiary of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), a strategic initiative of the Government of Dubai, with a mandate to enhance commodity trade flows through the Emirate by providing the appropriate physical, market, financial infrastructure and services required. The Management team of DGCX comprises senior personnel from the commodities, securities and financial services industries bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to ensure the success of DGCX.