General Accounting Lead

Educational Qualifications

Other Competencies / Skills / Others

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required.
• Professional Qualification, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is required.
  

Experience Profile

• Minimum 10 years of general accounting experience, preferably in Oil and Gas industry , with significant portion of time in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in preparing financial reports, financial statements, technical accounting memos, and exposure to external audit processes, with extensive knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in UAE VAT Laws, including preparation of VAT Return, VAT Refund, Tax Treatment Assessment, and in-depth knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience in managing accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
• Strong background in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate financial risks.
• Expertise in reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Experience in maintaining supplier master data, including bank account details, in Oracle or similar ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Experience working with ERP system (preferably Oracle ERP).
  

Competencies/Skills/Others

• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate across teams, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to identify and address issues, proposing effective solutions.
• Flexible to navigate changes in regulations, procedures, or organisational structure.
• React and adapt to change and new developments in a positive manner.
• Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to mentor and develop team members, foster a positive work culture, and drive performance excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), preferably with intermediate to advance excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Valid United Arab Emirates (UAE) Driving License.
  

Salary

Qualifications

Candidates will be shortlisted based on relevant knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications applicable for the position. Kindly ensure that all profiles proposed are blank and include the following information in the email itself:

• Date of Birth
• Current Base / Location
• Notice Period / Availability
• Current / Latest Monthly Salary
• Total Monthly Salary Expectation
• Military Service Completion (for UAE Nationals)
  

Benefit Details

• Medical Insurance for employee.
• Discretionary Bonus Payment.
• Flexible working hours
  

Please Note Some Additional Information Regarding The Position

• The position is permanent staff and not a contract position
• Based Onshore – Main Office Building