Senior Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Dubai seeks a Financial Manager to oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensure VAT compliance, and maintain financial records. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes analytical and organizational skills and adherence to core values such as Care and Ownership.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in a similar role.
• Fluency in English required.
• Demonstration of company values: Care, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership, Ambition.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records.
• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations.
• Oversee VAT compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

IFS

Concur

Cognos

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, including reviewing supplier accounts, reconciling statements, and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records for external audits, coordinating with auditors and addressing any issues identified.
• Ensure compliance with corporate tax regulations, creating necessary files and preparing preliminary trial reports in anticipation of implementation.
• Oversee VAT compliance, including accurate tracking, recording, and reporting of VAT-related transactions, and timely submission of VAT returns.
• Collaborate with internal teams, local affiliate management, and external consultants to support financial operations and reporting.
• Maintain clear documentation for all financial processes, providing transparent audit trails and regular progress reports to management.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-7 years\' experience in a similar role, preferably in regional financial operations
• Proficiency in IFS, Concur, Cognos, banking platforms, and MS Office applications
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Demonstration of company values : Care, Ownership, Urgency, Partnership, Ambition

Critical competencies

• Financial accuracy and compliance
• Technical proficiency and analytical thinking
• Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Time management and process improvement
• Confidentiality and integrity

Additional Information

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values : Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,700 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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