Manager - General Ledger

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking an experienced General Ledger Manager to oversee financial records and lead the accounting team. The successful candidate will have a strong analytical background and proven leadership skills, with responsibilities including financial statement preparation, policy development, and compliance oversight. With a minimum of 5 years in accounting and a Bachelor's degree required, this role supports a robust financial reporting system essential for our operations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in accounting.
• 2 years in a supervisory role required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting functions and ensure compliance.
• Manage and mentor the general ledger team to ensure high performance.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements for internal and external reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or financial management

Tools

MS Office

Financial system applications

Job description

Job Purpose

The General Ledger Manager is responsible for overseeing the general ledger accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supporting the Director of Accounting in maintaining a robust financial reporting system. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and leadership skills to manage the general ledger team and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Responsible for managing the accounts payables, accounts receivable, payroll and general ledger function and maintaining the financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger accounting functions, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Develop and implement general ledger policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage and mentor the general ledger team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger, including the timely closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Perform income statement review, accounts analysis.
• Ensure all monthly accruals, reconciliations are prepared before concluding the month end reporting.
• Prepare and analyse financial statements, ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Perform income statement review, accounts analysis.
• Ensure all monthly accruals, reconciliations are prepared before concluding the month end reporting.
• Ensure the entire balance sheet schedules are prepared with complete details and supporting documents, reviewed, authorized and retained for future references.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and support to auditors.
• Ensure the VAT returns are filed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the statutory auditors and ensure that it is completed in a timely manner.
• Support in various financial projects and initiatives.
• Supervise the Accounting staff, ensuring proper record in accounts payables and receivable.
• Participate in monthly preparation of financial statements
• Oversee the maintenance of fixed asset records.
• Monitor the cash position and ensure that all balance sheet and inter-company accounts are reconciled in a timely manner
  
  

Company And Department Responsibilities

• Interact with other departments, banks, auditors, and prepare various financial reporting packages to the partners and other financial reports as and when required.
  
  

Experience

At least 5 years experiences and 2 years in supervisory level are required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or financial management

Computer Skills

Proficient in MS Office, report writing and financial system applications.