Junior Manager Finance Accounting

PUMA Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA Group is seeking an Accountant to handle comprehensive accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a professional finance qualification and demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and teamwork abilities. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to a global brand committed to equality and ethics in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance / Accounting role is required.
• Solid skills in MS Office and SAP.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for posting invoices and month-end journal entries.
• Reconcile with suppliers and prepare Debit Notes.
• Assist in statutory/internal audits and additional finance tasks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Professional Degree / Certification (e.g., CA / ACCA / CPA / MBA in Finance)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

YOUR MISSION:

The accountant is responsible for all relevant accounting functions. The position oversees all accounting positions (accounts receivable, accounts payable, export, reconciliation etc.) and responds to issues and questions.

Accounting:

• Posting invoices
• Posting of month-end JVs (accruals / prepayments / license fees / leases / others)
• Staff deductions for payroll
• Expense claim management for GCC
• Maintenance of Prepaid / accrual schedules
• Preparation of Debit Notes for intercompany or supplier settlements
• Preparation of Purchase Orders
• Reconciliation with suppliers
• Assisting in OPEX workings for BU / FC
• Supporting OPEX analysis and reporting
• Assisting in Statutory / Internal audit
• Back-up for Manager Finance Accountant’s role
• Executing additional finance tasks as assigned by the Line Manager
  
  

Compliance & tools:

• Ensure that sufficient internal controls, management rules and procedures are in place in alignment with local law and company regulations.
• Be responsible for up-to-date and accurate bookkeeping
  
  

YOUR TALENT:

Education:

• Professional Degree / Certification (e.g., CA / ACCA / CPA / MBA in Finance)
  
  

Experience:

• Experience in Finance / Accounting role
  
  

Capabilities:

• Solid skills with MS Office and SAP
• Excellent communication skills
• Integrity and professional ethics
• Business acumen
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Quality commitment
• Proactive and collaborative personality
  
  

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.