Financial Reporting Accountant

Finance, Banking & Legal

In short

The Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial insights. This role supports various finance functions, ERP improvements, and audit processes, requiring a qualified accountant with 5-10 years of experience in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial analysis schedules to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Support improvements to Middle East financial analysis and reporting using Power BI and automation.
Provide support to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
Generate periodic financial statements, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring compliance with group and statutory requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
Support the Financial Controller ME with the annual audit process and external auditors.
Support Internal Audits & Internal Controls Assessments.
Prepare and present financial information, including variance analysis and forecasts, to the Financial Controller ME.
Support with ERP improvement projects and future implementations.
Support for VAT return submissions and reconciliations.
Stay up to date with industry trends, accounting standards, and regulations.
Support the Financial Controller ME with ad hoc tasks as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
Qualified accountant with globally recognised accounting qualification.
5-10 years’ experience in equivalent industries and Middle East region.
Must be hands-on and willing to be part of data entry and report preparation.
Fluency in English a must.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office platform.
Excellent knowledge of best-in-class ERPs, Knowledge of MS Navision and Hyperion HFM.
Tax compliance.

Desired Qualifications

FP&A experience and history of improving reporting highly advantageous.
Arabic language skills a significant advantage but not mandatory.
Power BI skills admirable.
Understanding and appreciation of future benefits of AI within business and finance.

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making.
Drive best practices in financial reporting and controls.
Support for career development, training, and development opportunities.
Diverse and inclusive teams, valuing different perspectives and experiences.

Skills

MS OfficePower BIMS NavisionHyperion HFM

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