AW Connect Recruitment
Senior Accountant
Dubai, UAEPosted 6 days ago
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- Salary
- AED 22k–30k a month· Michael Page
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Finance & Accounting
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Responsibilities: Financial Operations • Execute tasks of the day-to-day financial operations, including accounting and bookkeeping as well as providing input for budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management • Monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement or risk mitigation • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards • Petty Cash accounting: Supervise and(or) take part in the petty cash accounting function for the group, including disbursements, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls • Audit and Compliance: Coordinate and support external and internal audits, ensuring the timely and accurate provision of information. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and accounting standards Financial Reporting and Analysis • Prepare financial reports, statements and forecasts for management, shareholders, and regulatory bodies • Deliver a complete set of financial statements (annually) and management reports (monthly) in a timely manner as required by management, including income statement, balance sheet (fully supported by schedules) and cash flow for entities assigned, with commentary on performance • Proficiency in accounting for prepayments, identifying work that can be capitalized on projects, accruing for expenses is a must • A deep understanding of GAAP, IFRS and UAE VAT is essential Development • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes accountability and excellence • Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and achieve organizational objectives • Support Finance Manager with ad-hoc reports and day-to-day tasks • Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting the blockchain industry Other activities • Ad hoc analysis and review as required • Other activities assigned by Finance Manager Requirements: • University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field • Previous exposure / knowledge of cryptocurrency industry will be a strong advantage • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite • Attention to detail, thorough in completing work and use time effectively • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CMA, CPA) will be preferred • 5+ years proven experience as an Accountant for holding group with subsidiaries and affiliates setup in multiple jurisdiction
Requirements
- University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Previous exposure / knowledge of cryptocurrency industry will be a strong advantage
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite
- Attention to detail, thorough in completing work and use time effectively
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CMA, CPA) will be preferred
- 5+ years proven experience as an Accountant for holding group with subsidiaries and affiliates setup in multiple jurisdiction
Responsibilities
- Execute tasks of the day-to-day financial operations, including accounting and bookkeeping as well as providing input for budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement or risk mitigation
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Petty Cash accounting: Supervise and(or) take part in the petty cash accounting function for the group, including disbursements, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls
- Audit and Compliance: Coordinate and support external and internal audits, ensuring the timely and accurate provision of information. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and accounting standards
- Prepare financial reports, statements and forecasts for management, shareholders, and regulatory bodies
- Deliver a complete set of financial statements (annually) and management reports (monthly) in a timely manner as required by management, including income statement, balance sheet (fully supported by schedules) and cash flow for entities assigned, with commentary on performance
- Proficiency in accounting for prepayments, identifying work that can be capitalized on projects, accruing for expenses is a must
- A deep understanding of GAAP, IFRS and UAE VAT is essential
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes accountability and excellence
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to drive alignment and achieve organizational objectives
- Support Finance Manager with ad-hoc reports and day-to-day tasks
- Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes affecting the blockchain industry
- Ad hoc analysis and review as required
- Other activities assigned by Finance Manager
Skills
- Accounting software
- MS Office Suite
- GAAP
- IFRS
- UAE VAT
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Financial reporting
- Audit coordination
- Tax compliance
- Prepayments accounting
- Capitalization of expenses
- Financial analysis
- Regulatory compliance
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