Senior Accountant Development - Al Futtaim Group - Dubai - UAE
- By Gulf Job Bank
- Published 02/4/2012
- Accounts And Finance , UAE
We are currently looking for a senior accountant to be based in our Dubai operation. Your primary output in this position is to manage and control various financial and accounting systems and procedures of the company in accordance with the internationally accepted standard, and monitor its internal control to ensure financial stability and maintain complete transparency and accuracy in the system.
Reporting to the Finance Manager for Special Projects you will be responsible for accounting of project expenses from inception to capitalisation, reporting and budgeting functions in Development Finance team, across 20 legal entities in the group.
Your additional responsibilities are to:
Ensure that the Accounts Payable function is performed effectively in compliance with internal controls relating to Delegation Of Authority and verification of invoices.
Ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions with supplier / contractors / consultants, with the objective of protecting the company from financial risks.
Ensure that proper verification of project expenses vis-a-vis allocated budgets is done and any variances are highlighted to the Finance Manager and Initiator.
Ensure retention percentages and amounts payable from the contracted jobs are as per contract, and accurately represented in the Financial Statements.
Ensure retained amounts are released minus deductions, if made during the maintenance period, after the termination of the agreed maintenance period post contract completion.
Ensure that all accounting adjustments, such as prepaid expenses, advances, provisions / accruals, etc. are recorded timely and accurately, so that the financial statements accurately reflect the true financial health of the company.
Ensure that all accounting adjustments, such as prepaid expenses, advances, provisions, etc. are recorded timely and accurately, so that financial statements accurately reflect the true financial health of the company.
Ensure that all procedures related to month end closing of accounts are adhered to.
Ensure that management reporting / audit packs are updated to reflect the current financial status and enable informed decision-making.
Prepare budgets and / or forecasts and / or cash flows along with proper supporting documents / calculations, and submit the same to Financial Analyst for review / comments.
Ensure that reports / schedules for statutory and / or internal audits are prepared and provided to the auditors as and when required.
For you to apply, you must have the experience and qualifications detailed below:
Gaduate degree in commerce / accounting / finance with knowledge of Financial Management and Accounting Systems is necessary
Avanced knowledge of ERP Financial Software is necessary; SAP expertise will be preferred
It is advantageous if you are CA/CPA qualified
At least 5 years' experience in the finance field of which 2 years would have been in a similar role
5-7 years of relevant experience working in diverse teams; real estate construction / projects environment experience will be preferred
For you to excel in this position you must at least have the following job-specific skills:
Excellent business acumen, and problem solving skills
Attention to detail and ability to work to tight and non-negotiable deadlines
Highly organized and ability to prioritise workload
Strong analytical skills
Advanced knowledge of ERP Financial Software, (SAP expertise would be an advantage)
Proficiency in English, MS Word & Excel
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Reporting to the Finance Manager for Special Projects you will be responsible for accounting of project expenses from inception to capitalisation, reporting and budgeting functions in Development Finance team, across 20 legal entities in the group.
Your additional responsibilities are to:
Ensure that the Accounts Payable function is performed effectively in compliance with internal controls relating to Delegation Of Authority and verification of invoices.
Ensure adherence to contract terms and conditions with supplier / contractors / consultants, with the objective of protecting the company from financial risks.
Ensure that proper verification of project expenses vis-a-vis allocated budgets is done and any variances are highlighted to the Finance Manager and Initiator.
Ensure retention percentages and amounts payable from the contracted jobs are as per contract, and accurately represented in the Financial Statements.
Ensure retained amounts are released minus deductions, if made during the maintenance period, after the termination of the agreed maintenance period post contract completion.
Ensure that all accounting adjustments, such as prepaid expenses, advances, provisions / accruals, etc. are recorded timely and accurately, so that the financial statements accurately reflect the true financial health of the company.
Ensure that all accounting adjustments, such as prepaid expenses, advances, provisions, etc. are recorded timely and accurately, so that financial statements accurately reflect the true financial health of the company.
Ensure that all procedures related to month end closing of accounts are adhered to.
Ensure that management reporting / audit packs are updated to reflect the current financial status and enable informed decision-making.
Prepare budgets and / or forecasts and / or cash flows along with proper supporting documents / calculations, and submit the same to Financial Analyst for review / comments.
Ensure that reports / schedules for statutory and / or internal audits are prepared and provided to the auditors as and when required.
For you to apply, you must have the experience and qualifications detailed below:
Gaduate degree in commerce / accounting / finance with knowledge of Financial Management and Accounting Systems is necessary
Avanced knowledge of ERP Financial Software is necessary; SAP expertise will be preferred
It is advantageous if you are CA/CPA qualified
At least 5 years' experience in the finance field of which 2 years would have been in a similar role
5-7 years of relevant experience working in diverse teams; real estate construction / projects environment experience will be preferred
For you to excel in this position you must at least have the following job-specific skills:
Excellent business acumen, and problem solving skills
Attention to detail and ability to work to tight and non-negotiable deadlines
Highly organized and ability to prioritise workload
Strong analytical skills
Advanced knowledge of ERP Financial Software, (SAP expertise would be an advantage)
Proficiency in English, MS Word & Excel
Apply Online
