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Accounting Manager
People Partner
Dubai, UAE
Part Time
Manager
2 weeks ago
General Ledger ManagementFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsBudgetingTax ComplianceERP Systems
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About the Role
People Partner is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role oversees general ledger, financial close, internal controls, and team management.
Key Skills for This Role
General Ledger ManagementFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsBudgetingTax ComplianceERP Systems
Responsibilities
- Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and cash management
- Oversee month end, quarter end, and year end closing activities
- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies
- Analyze financial data, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to improve financial accuracy and operational performance
- Establish and monitor internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
- Coordinate internal and external audit activities, support tax compliance and statutory reporting
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
- Collaborate with finance leadership, operations, procurement, human resources, and other business functions
Requirements
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, general ledger management, financial reconciliation, budgeting, taxation, and internal control frameworks
- Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, spreadsheet applications, financial reporting tools, and data analysis software
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder collaboration skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- High integrity, attention to detail, sound professional judgment, strong organizational skills
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Role Description
- The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the organization's accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and cash management.
- Overseeing month end, quarter end, and year end closing activities, ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded and completed within established timelines.
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements, management reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Analyzing financial data, investigating variances, and providing recommendations to improve financial accuracy and operational performance.
- Establishing and monitoring internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to safeguard organizational assets and strengthen financial governance.
- Coordinating internal and external audit activities, supporting tax compliance and statutory reporting, and implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing the accounting team by promoting high standards of performance, accountability, and continuous professional development.
- Collaborating closely with finance leadership, operations, procurement, human resources, and other business functions to support budgeting, financial planning, business initiatives, and organizational decision making.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, general ledger management, financial reconciliation, budgeting, taxation, and internal control frameworks.
- Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, spreadsheet applications, financial reporting tools, and data analysis software.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills with the ability to interpret financial information, identify risks, resolve accounting issues, and implement effective financial controls.
- Strong leadership, people management, and stakeholder collaboration skills with the ability to supervise accounting teams, manage multiple priorities, and build effective working relationships.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to management, auditors, regulators, and non financial stakeholders.
- High integrity, attention to detail, sound professional judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
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