- To support the finance and the management team of Canon Emirates by providing high quality financial analysis and timely internal management reporting.
- To support the growth of business at Canon by developing standardized policies and procedures to improve the internal control environment, ensuring compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
- To control and manage the regular budgeting and forecasting requirements ensuring that all deadlines are met, and realistic estimates are submitted to head office.
What we give
With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
At Canon we have a clear vision to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.
Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.
Accounting
- Day to day transactional accounting. Main proper books of accounts, as per IFRS/US GAAP
- Preparation of monthly reporting pack and management accounting/reporting
- In-Charge of Consolidation and Elimination of Group Accounts
- Prepare & process various monthly journal entries prior to closing
- Monthly Exchange Rate Updates
- Submission of monthly results to Headquarters
- Preparation of cash flow forecast
- Monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to confirm completeness and accuracy assertion
- Assist quarterly submission of VAT returns
- Ensure strong internal controls to protect the assets of the company
- Assisting in preparation of auditing schedules
- Assisting in preparing internal audit workings & sox testing
- Coordinating across departments to resolve accounting issues
- Managing the Master data for Accounting & Reporting tools
Reporting
- Monthly management report pack to management prior and post-closing the month
- Preparation and full control of Annual & Semi-Annual budget preparations.
- Other ad hoc reports as requested by management & Headquarters
General
- Offer support and guidance to other Finance team members
- Liaise with IT department to develop reports in Orion system
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Management
What we ask
- Relevant recognized formal qualifications (University and management accounting. E.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
- Grip on IFRS/ US Gaap and Auditing standards
- Good team player
- Up to date on VAT and CIT implementation and news/ updates
- Practical hands-on exposure in a similar business environment (3 years minimum)
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work in multicultural environment
- Methodical, disciplined individual with good attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills able to see the big picture
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels especially management.
- Fluency in written and spoken English essential (essential).
- Familiarity with MS Office, Email and Internet (essential).
- Pro efficient excel knowledge
- Familiarity with Orion ERP system (preferred but not essential)
You will need
- Able to work on own initiative and in a team environment.
- A high level of accuracy when dealing with figures.
- The ability to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.
- Flexibility to deal with changing requirements.
Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.
