Position Overview
A company is seeking a skilled and experienced Chief Accountant with 5 to 7 years of experience, the ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accounting principles, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex financial operations. The Chief Accountant will oversee the day-to-day accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, and contribute to strategic financial planning within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for several companies of the group, completing the following functions.
- Prepare all types of financial reports related to units being responsible for including profit & loss, balance sheet, client profitability, & other monthly & quarterly reports.
- Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries
- Analyze monthly/budget/forecast results, preparing commentary for senior local and regional stakeholders.
- Ensure integrity of the monthly/forecast/budget figures.
- Partnering with the local & regional finance function, gaining in-depth knowledge of company issues and developing strong relationships.
- Detailed review of trading revenue results and provide commentary on variances to budget/forecast/prior year.
- Provide training and accounting advice to local finance teams.
- Provide support to the Senior Local & Regional Personnel & keep them updated on all matters of Significance.
- Supporting the TB to Cartesis Reconciliations process.
- Assisting MENA team with queries regarding Other Assets & Other Liabilities.
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls for processes responsible for.
- Assisting in the reviewing the Trading pillars and contacting teams for corrections.
- Assisting with Intercompany balance sheet checks and following up with markets to correct any differences.
- Assisting with the Stats to Cartesis process and sending any queries to concerned teams.
Key Skills responsibilities:
- Previous 5-7 years finance experience in the reporting function.
- Qualified accountant CMA, CFA, IFRS dip. or equivalent is preferred.
- Proficient in Excel & Other accounting software (e.g SAP BFC, Visual Dolphin)
- Very Good command of English.
- Ability to identify and solve accounting issues.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without exceptions.
- Ability to command respect, provide leadership, and interact with senior management.
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