Chief Accountant

Job Description Employment Full Time This is a very exciting startup company in the fintech industry The new setup is backed by a wellknown ecommerce business This job can be based in Riyadh or Dubai Job Responsibilities Supervise and reconcile accounts payable and receivable most of which is done by the junior accountants Produce monthly accounting reports commentary Analyze financial information and summarize financial status Suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending Provide technical support and advice on all accounting Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures Plan assign and review their work Manage 3 accounting assistants and bookkeepers Ensure compliance with IFRS Cashflow forecasting Provide input into departments goal setting process Prepare financial statements Produce budget according to schedule Assist with tax audits and tax returns Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance Support yearend close process Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Salary AED 15 000 to 20 000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances REQUIREMENTS Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance ACCA or ACA qualified High calibre perfect English able to communicate with Senior Management team clear Min 5 years experience at one of the top 4 auditing firms financial services audit specifically Ideally 12 yrs in industry Solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS Awareness of business trends Experience of producing financial statements Experience with general ledger functions and the month end yearend close process Hands on experience with different accounting software packages Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables Accuracy and attention to detail Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills Must be based in KSA or the UAE and able to join at short notice