Accounting Team Leader
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About the Role
EDF Middle East is hiring an Accounting Team Leader to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead a finance team in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing month-end close, reconciliations, audits, and process improvement.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and guide the accounting staff; manage workloads, conduct performance reviews, and foster a collaborative team environment
- Oversee month end and year end closing processes, ensuring all financial statements are accurate and delivered on time
- Review bank reconciliations, ledger entries, and coordinate internal/external audit requirements
- Evaluate current accounting workflows and implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
- Partner with senior management and other departments to provide clear financial insights and budget tracking
Requirements
- Skilled and motivated Accounting Team Leader with technical accounting expertise
- Exceptional leadership skills to coach and mentor team members
- Detail oriented with a focus on financial accuracy
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Position Overview
- We are seeking a skilled and motivated Accounting Team Leader to oversee our day to day accounting operations and lead our talented finance team. In this role, you will balance technical accounting expertise with exceptional leadership skills—ensuring financial accuracy while coaching and mentoring team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide the accounting staff; manage workloads, conduct performance reviews, and foster a collaborative team environment.
- Financial Oversight: Oversee month end and year end closing processes, ensuring all financial statements are accurate and delivered on time.
- Reconciliation & Audits: Review bank reconciliations, ledger entries, and coordinate internal/external audit requirements.
- Process Improvement: Evaluate current accounting workflows and implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
- Collaboration: Partner with senior management and other departments to provide clear financial insights and budget tracking.
How to Apply
- Ready to take the next step in your career? Please fill the following questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/CAqaGS5Sbn?origin=lprLink
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