Senior Accountant - 6 Month Contract

Irwin & Dow

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP447-729

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

On behalf of this global professional services group we are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to provide 6 months service during a very busy period of time. This a large, corporate company that is made up of several divisions affiliated to various business including banking, insurance, manufacturing, consumer, industrial and retail industries. Working with the Technical Accounting and Reporting Manager to the Global Corporate Finance Function, you will be involved in a growing, ever changing and professional business based in Dubai.

Prime responsibilities will be coordination and completion of the month end process including month end, quarter close and year end closing processes, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing AP, data entry, invoicing, and preparation of monthly bank reconciliations. Additionally, monitoring accruals and prepayments and liaising with local accounting firms to ensure that US GAAP and SOX compliance are adhered to will form the responsibilities of this role. All entries are made on the Oracle system and balance sheet submissions are via Hyperion. In addition there will be reviews of interoffice transactions and ad hoc reports at management request. There will also be interaction and daily liaison with internal and external auditors and dealing with ad hoc taxation and legal financial matters.

Requirements

Our client is seeking candidates with an immediate availability and ideally those with sponsorship from their spouse. You should possess a relevant finance qualification, with a preference for CA and have full understanding of US GAAP and SOX accounting standards, with tax experience a distinct advantage. You will also be a candidate with excellent attention to detail and a great time management.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.

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Senior Accountant salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 9,500

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