Head of Finance Full-time Job
6 days ago Accounting & Finance Dubai 63 views Reference: 36976Job Details
What You’ll Be Doing
Managing finances and overseeing financial control in UAE
Owning the general ledger and building an objective understanding for all its underlying transactions
Looking for synergies and automation opportunities within Accounting and wider Finance
Coordinating the accounting and month end closing process
Ensuring accurate and timely closing of the books for monthly and annual reporting
Preparing analysis on movements in key general ledger accounts
Managing the accounting policy, ensuring that it is up to date and latest changes in IFRS and Group policies are implemented
Supporting entity set up in UAE
Participating in annual and interim audits
Contributing to and define consolidation as well as financial control processes and procedures
Preparing/reviewing management and statutory reporting
What You'll Need
10+ years of experience in finance functions, preferably with experience within a banking or financial services environment
To be a chartered Accountant, trained in a reputable practise
Strong accounting knowledge, with proven experience
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to unravel complex accounting queries
Knowledge of UAE tax regulations
Ability to comprehend and narrate financial records for external stakeholders
To have a positive attitude: 'Can do' approach and willing to give everything a go, from manual processing to larger projects
To be self-motivated individual who can work under their own initiative
Exceptional organisation skills: ability to plan and organise work so that it is efficient and effective
Good punctuality and time management skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Company Description
As we continue our lightning-fast growth, two things are essential to continuing our success: our people and our culture. We've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in recognition of our outstanding employee experience!
So far, we have 6,000+ people working around the world, from our great offices or remotely, on our mission. And we're looking for more. We want brilliant people who love building great products, love redefining success, and love turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.