Graduate Accountant (UAE National)

Job description / Role

Wood is currently recruiting for a Graduate Accountant (UAE Nationals) to work in our Abu Dhabi office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Ensure that all accounting entries are prepared accurately and in line with corporate deadlines
- Ensure invoices are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with the commercial terms of the contract
- Ensure results are accurately reported and analysed
- Calculation of billing and cost rates, and analysis of margins to manage profitability
- Preparation of annual plan and quarterly reforecast in conjunction with Business Management and Finance team
- Responsibility for compliance with Financial management Framework within the individual's sphere of control - Focus on cash collection, optimisation of DSO and minimisation of unbilled items together with ensuring these balance sheet areas are appropriately reconciled, analysed and controlled
- Liaising with external, internal and client auditors
- Linkage with business manager and contracts administrator regarding any contractual aspects
- Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required

- Further eduction through College or University with a recognised accounting qualification
- Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships
- Strong ethical values and communicates with openness and honesty
- Proficient user of Excel
- People supervision skills
- Good commercial knowledge

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.