Accountant (Temporary)

Wadayef; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry is seeking a qualified accountant with experience in the shipping industry. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, managing vendor payments, and updating asset movements. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have 3-5 years of experience in accounting. Strong computer skills, especially in ERP packages like Oracle Financials, are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in the shipping industry.
• Sound commercial awareness with high degree of computer skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP packages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of freight invoices as per advices received from Shipping.
• Make payments to settle vendor claims.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports under Finance Manager's guidance.
• Prepare group reporting packs for consolidation at Group level.
• Update fixed asset movements in the Fixed Asset Register.
• Handle audit queries with analytical comparisons.

Skills

Financial transaction accounting

Preparation of financial reports

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant university degree in accounting (CPA, CA, ACCA, CMA)

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Note before you apply

Only female candidates on Husbands Visa or Fathers Visa are encouraged to apply.

Industry

• Oil and Gas

Job Purpose

• The job holder will be responsible in the functional areas of financial transaction accounting conducted in a timely and efficient manner.

Principal Accountabilities

• Preparation of freight invoices as per advices received from Shipping


• Makes payment in settlement of vendors claims


• Prepares monthly management accounts and management reports under the guidance of Finance Manager


• Prepares exceptional reports and selective data to meet the day-to-day requirements of the management


• Prepares group reporting packs and update monthly results in COGNOS system for consolidation at Group level


• Updates fixed assets movements in the Fixed Asset Register by capturing all the capital asset requisitions purchases and write offs /retirements with appropriate approvals


• Handles audit queries by preparing comparative analytical between periods and relative accounts where applicable and thus facilitates smooth and satisfactory completion of Statutory Government and Internal Audits

Education/Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant university degree in accounting preferablyCPA CA ACCACMA


• 3- 5 years relevant experience specifically in Shipping Industry

Computer skills

• Sound commercial awareness combined with a high degree of computer skills


• System knowledge and IT awareness. Working knowledge and exposure to any ERP packages preferably Oracle Financials