Job offer: GL & Group Reporting Accountant

Our Client is in the b2b space. They are currently searching for an experienced GL and Group Reporting Accountant to join their team, based in Abu Dhabi.

General Ledger Management:

• Maintain and ensure accuracy of the general ledger, including reviewing and posting journal entries along with development of financial reports and analysis.
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Reconcile key accounts such as cash, intercompany, and analyze variances.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset register by recording, disposing and depreciating assets in timely manner.
• Record to report process including preparation of financial statements of SPV's and JV's.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Ensure that financial transactions and reports comply with accounting standards.
• Assist in development and implementation of internal controls to safeguard company's assets.
• Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules and financial information.
• Preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with tax laws, including VAT, corporate tax and other statutory requirements

Related party and Intercompany Transactions and Reconciliations:

• Manage intercompany and related party transactions, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, and elimination at the group level.
• Liaise with accounting teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure the completeness of intercompany and related party accounts.
• Prepare and review intercompany and related party reconciliations as part of the consolidation process.

Group Financial Reporting:

• Support prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements for the group.
• Review and analyze financial data from business, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reporting.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements along with the participation in the implementation and enhancement of financial systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong IFRS knowledge
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Power BI
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinking and presentation skills
• Experience with Hyperion or other large ERP systems