Accountant Full Time

The Accountant role in Dubai with ASSA ABLOY Group focuses on financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and corporate tax UAE.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Sales receipts processing & cash management:

• Accurately record all receipts and report cash collections in line with deadlines and company policy
• Accurately prepare and maintain payments in advance accounts
• Liaise with senior accountant to ensure correct recording and processing of IG receipts and other financial documents ensuring compliance with deadlines and company policies.
• Perform monthly cash sweep activities as directed by Finance Manager

Customer Management:

• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for customer enquiries received from Sales and work with Sales to resolve receipt discrepancies should they arise

Reconciliations & Reporting:

• Reconcile customer accounts on a monthly basis in line with company policy and ensure they are up to date and complete, and prepare accounts receivable aging reports on a monthly basis
• Liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure submission of accounts receivable reporting to group according to reporting timelines at month and year ends
• Monitor debtor days, identifying trends and causes thereof to facilitate decision making by senior management
• Assist with the reconciliation of bank accounts in line with company policy as required
• Actively support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Support with preparation of performance guarantees as required.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain precise and detailed records of all account transactions and correspondence for financial and audit purposes.

Compliance & Audit Support:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policy
• Assist with internal and external audits, and provide documentation as needed.

Other activities

Assist with ad hoc requests, improvement initiatives and support for the wider Finance team

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Accounting
• Knowledge of Microsoft office / windows
• Knowledge in ERP Accounting system NAVISION
• Knowledge of HFM preferable
• GCC experience a plus
• Min 5+ years experience of financial accounting and management accounting experience
• Experience of accounting within Manufacturing and production industry preferable
• Experience in complex group-wide accounting and reporting, preferably in a public company

Technical And Interpersonal

• Knowledge of and ability to apply international accounting standards and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to internal controls.
• Good analytical skills
• Vigilant and detail oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Strong time management capabilities
• Team player

Working as an Accountant at ASSA ABLOY Group involves budgeting & forecasting, cost accounting, and internal controls compliance.