CME - Finance Specialist - Dubai

Canon EMEA; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon Middle East in Dubai is seeking a skilled finance professional to support day-to-day accounting and the regional accounting activities across the Middle East. You will ensure accurate processing of financial transactions, assist with month-end close and provide necessary documentation to maintain strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a university degree in accounting or finance, professional accounting qualifications, and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in finance.

Qualifications

• University major in financial accounting is required.
• Professional accounting qualifications (CA, ACCA, CIMA, etc) are required.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in a similar finance role.
• Excellent Excel skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Methodical and detail-oriented with good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Review and process supplier and customer invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review & validate employee expense claims including supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, employees and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, expense and payment-related queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payments and employee reimbursements through banking platforms and related systems.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations including bank, supplier, employee and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of management reports and other finance-related analyses as required.
• Process and maintain accounting journals and other financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support statutory, regulatory and audit requirements by maintaining accurate records and providing relevant documentation.
• Support the accounting oversight of Representative Offices, including coordination with external accounting service providers and local stakeholders to ensure timely reporting and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with established internal controls, financial policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support finance transformation and automation initiatives where applicable.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting and finance duties as assigned

Skills

Excel

Accounting concepts

English proficiency

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Support the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of Canon Middle East.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting and payment activities.
• Support financial reporting, compliance, internal controls and coordination of regional accounting activities.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Finance function through process discipline, stakeholder coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of Canon Middle East.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting and payment activities.
• Support financial reporting, compliance, internal controls and coordination of regional accounting activities.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Finance function through process discipline, stakeholder coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

• Support the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of Canon Middle East.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting and payment activities.
• Support financial reporting, compliance, internal controls and coordination of regional accounting activities.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Finance function through process discipline, stakeholder coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and process supplier and customer invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review & validate employee expense claims including supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, employees and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, expense and payment-related queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payments and employee reimbursements through banking platforms and related systems.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations including bank, supplier, employee and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of management reports and other finance-related analyses as required.
• Process and maintain accounting journals and other financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support statutory, regulatory and audit requirements by maintaining accurate records and providing relevant documentation.
• Support the accounting oversight of Representative Offices, including coordination with external accounting service providers and local stakeholders to ensure timely reporting and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with established internal controls, financial policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support finance transformation and automation initiatives where applicable.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting and finance duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Business Acumen
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Accountability
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Time Management and Prioritization

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant recognized formal qualifications (University major in financial accounting) (essential).
• Professional Accounting qualifications (CA, ACCA, CIMA, etc).
• Practical hands-on exposure in a similar Finance role (3 years minimum).
• High level of Excel skills (essential)
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts
• Familiarity with MS Office, Email and Internet (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English essential (essential).
• High level of written and spoken communications required (essential).
• Able to handle pressure, meeting deadlines and follow instructions effectively.
• Methodical, disciplined individual with good attention to detail.
• Good team player
• Able to work in multicultural environment.
• Methodical, disciplined individual with good attention to detail.