Team lead- General Accounting

HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy solutions is seeking a motivated Team Lead - General Accounting to manage accounting transactions, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience in audit and finance, contributing to maintaining high standards of integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in audit, finance, or project controlling roles.
• Experience with IFRS and statutory audits.
• Proficiency in tax activities and local GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounting transactions for Accounts Payable.
• Oversee lease accounting and local GAAP reporting.
• Collaborate with controllers for month-end close.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Fluent in English

Education

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CA or ACCA qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Team Lead - General Accounting to join our team. In this role, you will process accounting transactions for Accounts Payable in a complete, accurate, and timely manner while ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements.

How you’ll make an impact

• Coordinate ABACUS reporting with CSS and manage responsibilities for cluster countries' front office.
• Review Analyzer output after reporting versus SAP, and review key KPIs.
• Review controller queries and coordinate with CSS for re-reporting.
• Work closely with controllers, especially during month-end, to follow up and close the books on time.
• Review balance sheets with business controllers, prepare files & MOM, and follow up on actions.
• Coordinate statutory, group, and ICV audits with CSS and business controllers, providing schedules and reconciliations.
• Review result analysis, including accounts like SIE, BIE, CTC, WIP, LOP, controlling, allocation, error analysis, and resolution, as well as billing and AR aging reports.
• Oversee lease accounting concepts and treatments under IFRS, including asset creation, disposal, write-offs, and counting.
• Review HR vs FI reconciliations, advise on employee-related accruals, and support CECL working reviews.
• Coordinate tax activities, including DTA calculations, audit support, and VAT queries.
• Reconcile and review bank guarantees and stay updated on SAP migration activities.
• Maintain a register of local finance fiduciary duties and map them into the organizational responsibilities.
• Collaborate with GBS finance front office and general accounting managers to define and deliver fiduciary duties.
• Prepare local GAAP reporting and financial information for legal entity meetings.
• Ensure timely local statutory filings and support external audits.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Your background

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CA or ACCA qualification preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in audit, finance, or project controlling roles.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and email applications.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

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