Senior Accountant | Chalhoub Group
A well-known and well-reputed Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of “Senior Accountant”.
| Company Name |
Chalhoub Group, Dubai |
| Qualification | Bachelors Degree | Masters Degree) | ACCA | CPA | ICAEW |
| Experience | 6 – 8 years of Relevant Experience Required |
| Monthly Salary | 12,000 AED ā 15,000 AEDĀ |
| Employment Type | FullĀ Ā Time | Permanent |
| Company Size | 50-100 Employees |
| Benefits | Medical InsuranceĀ |
| Location | Dubai |
Who We Are
We are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.
To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world-class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.
What You’ll Be Doing
The job holder of this position is responsible for planning and directing all accounting activities for the designated business units by assuming the following responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
Organizational:
- Follow all relevant accounting policies, processes, and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
Operational
- Follow the day-to-day activities related to own job with minimal supervision to ensure continuity of work
- Follow-up on escalated cases /issues/questions of junior team members to ensure they are closed efficiently and in a timely manner
Reporting
Ensure adherence to accounting standards and enforce them at all times
Monthly closing procedures are done smoothly and align with the Clientās timetable.
Plan, manage, coordinate and implement the year-end closing processing for the assigned accounting records
- Provide technical accounting support and interpretation to the business units
- Liaise with HR on the financial and timely payment arrangements for the monthly payroll
- Interact with IT in the implementation of system enhancements and improvements Ensure queries from Clients/Suppliers are closely attended by the in-charge
- Support colleagues who face difficulty in fulfilling their task
- Prepare monthly management reports and accompanying schedules
- Provide comprehensive accounting advisory services and various reports and statements to business unitsā managers
- Prepare a variety of studies, reports, and related information and interpretation to the management for decision-making purposes
Accounting
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards
- Provide technical accounting support and interpretation to the business units
- Ensure that no payments are delayed
- Reconcile all accounts and financial records of the business units
- Ensure that Bank reconciliations are verified on a timely basis and adequate to prevent any fraud or inaccuracies
- Review of the monthly bank reconciliations and sign off
- Ensure there are no longer outstanding items in reconciliations
- Ensure maintaining the accounting and financial records of the related business units
- Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records
- Support in cash management, banking, vendor relationships and implementation of the ERP system
- Liaise with HR on the financial and timely payment arrangements for the monthly payroll
- Coordinate with external auditors and provide them with all needed data
- Interact with IT in the implementation of system enhancements and improvements
- Ensure auditors are given the required information on time to complete the audit within the group deadlines
- Support in cash management, banking, vendor relationships and implementation of the ERP system
- Responsible for accurate accounting and ensure adequate internal control in cash collection and banking
- Assist in ensuring cash & treasury management
- Oversee the preparation of monthly management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives
- Provide comprehensive financial, accounting advisory services and various reports and statements to business unitsā managers
- Prepare a variety of studies, reports and related information and interpretation to the management for decision-making purposes
- Plan, manage, coordinate and implement the year end closing processing for the assigned accounting records
YOUR PROFILE: –
Bachelorās Degree in Commerce and Accounts – 3- 5 years prior experience, with atleast 2 years with big 4 audit firm – Proficiency in all aspects of accounting – Linguistic Skills: English – Excellent, āÆArabic -Preferable, French – preferable – Advance excel skills COMPETENCIES
What We Can Offer You
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities, and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package that includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. To view all our perks and benefits, click here.