Accountant - Temporary
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Job Description
This person will be responsible for the administration of the accounting function primarily with accounts payable. They will have accountability and custody of the companies accounting data and records and will assist largely with vouching verification accounting and maintenance of related records.
The incumbent must possess a proven track record for timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
The individual is someone who will bring knowledge and creativity to the position as well as have the discipline to drive results and follow established fundamental processes.
Understand the Middle East and the legal requirements of working in the region.
SPECIFIC DUTIES ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Ensure the Smiths Code of Corporate Responsibility and Business Ethics is upheld in all activities.
Maintaining books of accounts and ensuring that accounting transactions are recorded in line with International Accounting Standards (IAS)
Responsible for accounting information as per International Accounting Standards (IAS). Due attention will be paid to Smiths Groups accounting policies and procedures while processing accounting transactions for the entity.
Knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
Ownership of the Accounts Payable function
Preparation of month end journals; including all accruals
Balance sheet reconciliations and postings
Intercompany transactions and intercompany recharges
Tracking of all employee deductions and will provision of necessary inputs to the Chief Accountant to recover dues at the time of payroll.
Routine check of supplier invoices to verify accuracy and compare the same with approved purchase orders to be entered into the accounting system.
Credit card and travel account review and reconciliation
Invoice review
Preparation of payment to suppliers ensuring accuracy and obtaining approval from FC
Non product Purchase Order creation
Open PR and PO reviews
Vendor and employee account creation
Will be the custodian of the petty cash system and will maintain all necessary vouchers to support all reasonable expenses.
Responsibility for the Fixed Assets function maintain Fixed Assets Register ensure CAPEX and Disposals in line with DOA. Support the Accountant & Senior Accountant in recording transactions on a day to day level paying attention to detail while recording these transactions.
Provision of ad hoc financial information to senior management as and when requested.
Support for the Finance Manager in providing monthly reports to support analysis for various balances.
All of the above to be maintained on a SAP ERP environment.
Location: Dubai UAE
Any other tasks assigned by the Finance Manager to this role from time to time and not covered above.
Continuous improvement of the operational systems processes and policies in support of organisations mission
Qualifications :
Required Qualification
Education/Training: Accounting Degree or equivalent
Computer literacy (advance Excel skills) competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialised software programs.
Experience: A minimum of 4 years of related experience in a finance role.
Experience of working in a multinational and multicultural environment is an advantage
Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of accounting software (SAP)
Knowledge of accounting standards
Solid communications skills both verbal and written and a strong orientation for customer focus and teamwork.
Language skills in English is required. Language skills in Arabic would be an advantage.
Other Requirements:
Must be decisive driven and conscientious and interact well in a team environment.
Possess excellent organisational communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to multi task and manage a wide range of activities.
Strong customer service skills including phone etiquette and the ability to handle stressful situations with resilience and tenacity.
Selfmotivated reliable and accountable individual.
The ability to make good judgments by thinking quickly and broadly.
Additional Information :
Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a worldleader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers Smiths Group plc)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
