Job Description
Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant to be Based in Dubai, UAE.
Responsibilities
To ensure all accounting entries within the inidivdual’s area of control (i.e. project, contract, service line) are recorded in an accurate and timely manner. This involves the provision of timely reporting of financial data internally to business stakeholders and externally to the client. Furthermore, financial reporting will extend to forecasts, budgets and a “no surpises” outlook, together with ad-hoc financial analysis & business partnering. This may require the management of a small team of accountants and this role is appropriate for larger, more significant projects, contracts or service lines.
Key Responsibilities
Management of all accounting entries to ensure they are prepared accurately and in line with corporate deadlines.
Management of invoices to ensure they are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with the commercial terms of the contract.
Prepare, report and analyze Financial Statements (B/S, P&L, Cash Flows)
Ensure results are accurately reported and analyzed.
Effective management of the accounting team
Calculation of billing and cost rates, and analysis of margins to manage profitability.
Preparation and management of annual plan and quarterly reforecast in conjunction with Business Management and Finance team.
Responsibility for compliance with financial management Framework within the individual’s sphere of control
Focus on cash collection, optimization of DSO and minimization of unbilled items together with ensuring these balance sheet areas are appropriately reconciled, analyzed and controlled.
Liaising with external, internal and client auditors
Linkage with business manager and contracts administrator regarding any contractual aspects
Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Further education through College or University with a recognized accounting qualification
Preferably Qualified CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
3-4 years project accounting experience [Total experience: 5-7 year]
Experience in preparation and analysis of Financial Statements
Experience in budgeting & forecasting
Experience in Joint Venture accounting
Big 4 Experience (Preferable)
Proficient user of Excel & PPT (Power BI is a plus)
People supervision and management skills
Good commercial knowledge
Good systems experience (e.g. Oracle Cloud)
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