Group GL Accountant

Job description / Role

Looking to identify a talented individual who will play a pivotal role in our client's organisation's growth and development. This role will be working closely with the Group Finance Manager, to add value and ensure that all business' transactions are properly accounted and recorded, for accurate reporting and supporting the company in its decision-making process.

Client Details

Our Client was first established over two decades ago and began in manufacturing and servicing in equipment and mining across various countries globally. They are currently searching for an experienced Group GL Accountant to join their team.

Description

* Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded in compliance with standard accounting principles and internal policies.
* Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries for accruals and variances, and other necessary adjustments.
* Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities including reconciliations and the preparation of supporting schedules
* Conduct monthly balance sheet and P&L Analysis, including variance analysis and reconciliation of key accounts.
* Perform detailed accounting analysis for cash accruals, account payable and account receivables, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
* Analyse monthly expense variances, providing insights to support budgeting and financial planning.
* Manage Inter-company reconciliations, including the handling of foreign currency transactions to ensure accuracy across entities.
* Ensure the accuracy of the trial balance, aligning it with the standard accounting principles and internal procedures.
* Oversee the management of fixed assets, including tracking, depreciation, and reconciliation.
* Review tax workings, ensuring timely payments and the submission of accurate returns to the tax authorities.
* Provide accounting analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making within the organisation.
* Assist various departments with accounting issues, concerns and interpretation of financial data.
* Provide accurate and timely accounting information to customers as and when required.

Year-End reporting

* Support the preparation of year-end financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Liaise with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and resolve any queries.
* Prepare annual statutory accounts for multiple entities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Reconcile statutory accounts with management accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Job Offer

* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Join a big team based in UAE.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

* Bachelor's Degree in finance & Accounting.
* Chartered Accounting or Management accounting certifications. (CA, ACCA, ACMA, CMA or equivalent)
* Previous Big 4 experience is highly beneficial and preferred
* Proficient in ERP systems with strong MS Excel skills.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentations abilities.
* Good understanding of business operations.
* Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
* Able to work efficiently and effectively in high-pressure situations.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.