Accounting Manager

Gensler; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking an Accounting Manager for their Dubai office. This role involves managing comprehensive accounting functions, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards. Candidates should hold a degree in accounting and possess significant experience in finance operations within a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years working experience in accounting or financial planning
• Knowledge of local Accounting Standards and IFRS
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting functions including project accounting and reporting
• Conduct performance comparative analysis for the office and studios
• Mentor, coach, and train accounting staff

Skills

Accounting Standards

Leadership

Customer Service Orientation

Detail Oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant

Job description

As an Accounting Manager, you will be reporting to the Middle East Managing Director(s) and Regional Finance Director in Singapore, manage the day-to-day finance operations and work closely with the local office Studio Directors and Design Managers.

What You Will Do

• Oversee office full accounting functions including but not limited to: Project accounting, accounts payable, general ledger financial reporting and analysis, and month end closing.
• Conduct performance comparative analysis for the office, studios (Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly)
• Oversee all Coupa approval flows ensuring accurate recording of payments and appropriateness of all expenditure and disbursements.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable and assist in collection efforts when necessary
• Prepare, analyse, and take ownership over monthly reforecasts in Anaplan including coordination with all related functions.
• Assist Regional Finance Director in annual budgeting process
• Deadline enforcement for billing, cash requirements, expense reports and expenses.
• Key person of accounting contact for the offices - responsible for disseminating information, and provide advice and support for other Accounting Managers in the firm
• Ability to manage the various processes taking place within the region (A/P, cash receipts, project accounting)
• Ensuring that offices follow best practices on a consistent basis.
• Leadership, taking initiative, being proactive in trying better processes.
• Attend project set-up meetings for large or global projects, if any.
• Mentor, coach and train the accounting staff.
• Participate in regional finance meetings and involved in global initiatives.
• Assist in pilot testing of new FW Initiatives, processes, and reporting.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in accounting, with 10 plus years working experience in accounting or financial planning and analysis area in a multi-national company.
• Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior experience in the built environment is preferred, particularly in fields such as architecture, interior design, or engineering.
• Solid knowledge of local Accounting Standards; Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP is a plus
• Good understanding of UAE and KSA tax regulations and tax accounting principles e.g. VAT, Income Tax and Deferred Tax etc.
• Self-motivated and proactive with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment, and produce accurate and timely deliverables
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures and levels both internal and external to the firm
• Strong customer service orientation, a team player with the ability to establish collaborative working relationships
• Results driven detail orientated and hardworking

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