Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation:

 

The main purpose of the Manager Accounting/Tax – GCC & Jordan is to manage the day-to-day activities of the accounting function in GCC & Jordan, ensure compliance with all Group Finance policies and procedures, IFRS/local GAAP standards, local Tax/legal regulations, statutory/financial requirements, and business partner with all internal functions for key projects rolled out across the business.

 

Also managing a team of 3 across 4 Legal Entities, the Manager Accounting shall lead all Tax, ERP and financial projects.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Accounting:

Month end, Quarter end and Year end closing in SAP, Grape/CFIN and smart close Drive actual data accuracy for P&L Monthly Balance sheet reconciliation, overview, and ageing review Alignment and follow-up with team on aged accounts (all BS accounts) Drive OOH accuracy and target achievement for month end closing and RFC Handle interim and year-end financial audits Preparation of consolidated Financial statements and management accounts (5 entities) Manage yearly internal audit submissions Maintain insurance contract renewals Maintain updates of profit and cost structure creations Payroll accounting and reconciliations with HR partners (understanding of labor law & financial impacts) Handle inventory valuation and intercompany markup reconciliations for all IC transactions Submission of Cost of sales reconciliation monthly with gap analysis Assisting in the preparation of operating overheads for RFC, SBP & Budget including relevant comments for variance Providing assistance in the roll out of key projects in GCC and Jordan Guidance to direct and indirect team on accounting treatment Alignment with Real estate team to ensure accuracy of lease master data for IFRS 16 Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong team relationships adhoc reporting and projects

 

Compliance & legal:

Drive all IFRS/GAAP implementations locally and forecast future impacts Issue Financial statements in alignment with External auditors Submit FS to Ministry and JAFZA Handle ESR reporting and other ad hoc reporting (Transfer pricing, SCAD, Dubai statistics)

 

Taxation:

Implementation of Corporate tax in UAE Drive all Tax, Transfer pricing and Economic substance submissions Responsible for accurate and timely submission of local taxes

 

Key Relationships:

All local & global departments

(legal/tax/insurance/internal audit/Real estate/FP&A, others)

External stakeholders: Federal Tax authority, Ministry of Finance, Auditors

 

KPI’s:

Data Accuracy Policy Enforcement Team management Time management

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

IT skills

Outlook: intermediate Word: intermediate Excel: advanced PowerPoint: basic SAP: intermediate experience

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University degree in finance, preferably ACCA or CA Ideally with a qualified accounting/audit background 5+ years of accounting experience Experience in team management

 

Language skills

English (written and verbal)