Financial Accountant - Market Access Healthcare
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About the Role
DP World is seeking a Financial Accountant to support the ICS Division's financial operations. The role involves managing the full Record-to-Report cycle, VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, audit support, and budgeting.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the end to end Record to Report (R2R) process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and intercompany transactions
- Execute monthly closing activities within agreed timelines
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items
- Produce accurate monthly financial statements and management reports in accordance with IFRS and Group reporting requirements
- Prepare and submit UAE VAT returns within statutory deadlines
- Reconcile VAT accounts and ensure accuracy of input and output VAT reporting
- Support UAE Corporate Tax compliance through preparation of tax calculations, schedules, and documentation
- Serve as primary contact for external auditors and coordinate audit requests
- Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and implementation of audit recommendations
- Support annual budgeting process through data collection, consolidation, and preparation of financial templates
- Prepare monthly actual versus budget analyses and provide meaningful variance commentary
- Conduct gross margin analysis by principal, product, and market segments
Requirements
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or equivalent (ACCA, CPA, CMA)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 3 4 years of finance and accounting experience within the UAE
- Proven experience in month end close, financial reporting, VAT compliance, and audit support
- Strong knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and Corporate Tax requirements
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Job Context
- DP World is seeking a highly motivated and detail oriented Financial Accountant to support the ICS Division's financial operations.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full Record to Report (R2R) cycle, ensuring timely and accurate month end close activities, maintaining compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations, supporting internal and external audits, and contributing to budgeting and fina
Key Performance Areas (KPAs) Financial Reporting & Month End Close
- Manage the end to end Record to Report (R2R) process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and intercompany transactions.
- Execute monthly closing activities within agreed timelines.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
- Produce accurate monthly financial statements and management reports in accordance with IFRS and Group reporting requirements.
UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance
- Prepare and submit UAE VAT returns within statutory deadlines.
- Reconcile VAT accounts and ensure the accuracy of input and output VAT reporting.
- Ensure appropriate VAT treatment of transactions, including import/export and free zone related activities.
- Support UAE Corporate Tax compliance through preparation of tax calculations, schedules, and documentation.
- Stay informed of regulatory changes and ensure ongoing compliance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requirements.
Audit & Internal Controls
- Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and coordinate audit requests.
- Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to facilitate timely audit completion.
- Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and implementation of audit recommendations.
- Maintain effective internal controls and ensure adherence to Group accounting policies and delegated authorities.
Budgeting & Performance Analysis
- Support the annual budgeting process through data collection, consolidation, and preparation of financial templates.
- Prepare monthly actual versus budget analyses and provide meaningful variance commentary.
- Conduct gross margin analysis by principal, product, and market segments.
- Support forecasting activities and provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decision making.
Qualifications Required
- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CMA.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Sound understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Skills and Experience Required
- Minimum 3–4 years of finance and accounting experience within the UAE.
- Proven experience in month end close, financial reporting, VAT compliance, and audit support.
- Strong knowledge of UAE VAT regulations and Corporate Tax requirements.
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive team player with high ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
About DP World
- Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better.
- With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents.
- DP World is rapidly transforming and integrating its businesses Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology.
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