Financial Accountant - 1 year contract

Duration: 1 year (may be renewed but not guaranteed)

Status: Contracted, resident

Main Task:

• Perform and ensure the accuracy and compliance of the company’s accounting activities - International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)-based reporting, Value Added Tax (VAT) compliance.
• Development and implementation of accounting policies and finance policies and procedures, coordination with external auditors, support in treasury function and insurance related requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is required.
• 10 years of general accounting experience, preferably in Oil and Gas industry, with significant portion of time in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• 10 years of experience in preparing financial reports, financial statements, technical accounting memos, and exposure to external audit processes, with extensive knowledge in IFRS.
• 5 years of experience in UAE VAT Laws, including preparation of VAT Return, VAT Refund, Tax Treatment Assessment, and in-depth knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong background in developing and implementing accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate financial risks.
• Experience in insurance-related reporting.
• Experience in maintaining supplier master data, including bank account details, in Oracle or similar ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Experience working with ERP system (preferably Oracle ERP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), preferably with intermediate to advance excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong Communication skills, proficient in the English language.
• Valid United Arab Emirates (UAE) Driving License.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months