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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 “Accountant”.

Company Description

Pure Harvest Smart Farms is a UAE-based, high-tech agriculture start-up. We develop and operate high-tech, climate-controlled farms to grow a variety of crops and sell our products directly into the markets in which we operate.

In early-2018 we successfully deployed our first-ever farm in Nahel, Al Ain growing a wide variety of flavourful tomatoes that “Taste Like They Should TM”. Our products are selling-out at major retailers in the UAE and are consumed at an assortment of elite restaurants & hotels. Our brand is associated with incredibly tasty produce and we are quickly building a loyal and vocal customer base.

We are now expanding into new crops (strawberries and leafy greens) and into new geographies (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait). Technology, data, and innovation are core to our ethos, and we aim to redefine the Middle Eastern agricultural sector. We are passionate about what we do, and we are believers in the growth potential of the company.

Our team is multi-cultural (American, European, African, Middle Eastern, South Asian), and our backgrounds diverse (horticulture, engineering, private equity, management consulting, retail, marketing, etc.). Never a boring day at Pure Harvest.

In recognition of regional vulnerabilities associated with food import dependence, water scarcity and sustainability, Pure Harvest is committed to resource efficiency and to overcoming climate challenges to affordably deliver premium quality fresh produce to the Middle East.

Job Description

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will play a key role in the day-to-day Accounting operations of the finance function, ensuring robust controls and processes are in place for sales invoicing, purchase ledger, payroll, tax, cost accounting, and cash management together with the add value reporting to support both the departments and wider business with accurate and reliable information.

FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

•Monthly payroll processing (including transfers & salary slips + reimbursements) for all employees

•Accounts Receivable; ensure all sales invoices are recorded accurately and on a timely manner. Allocation of cash receipts and Aged Debtor reporting

•Accounts Payable; responsible for the approval, recording and payment of all types of supplier invoices on a timely manner. Ensure all supplier accounts are fully reconciled

•Treasury; responsible for preparing all payments, posting cash, bank reconciliation and any ad hoc bank reporting required

•Assisting Financial Controller with Cash flow reporting

•Preparation and entry of various accounting journal entries for month end close. Accruals, prepayments, ESOP etc.

•Updating the Costing model, postings all relevant journal entries

•Quarterly VAT return preparation, filing & submission

•Management of the balance sheet reconciliations

•Supporting the Financial Controller with the preparation of the statutory accounts and annual audit. Liaising with external auditors accordingly to ensure all queries are resolved swiftly

•Capex; manage and maintain an accurate fixed asset register. Work with Financial Controller and alongside the Expansion team to ensure all construction capex spend is being accurately tracked from a budgetary and cash flow perspective

•ADIO rebate quarterly reporting

•Group Inter-company matrix and reconciliation

•Partnering with various finance and non-finance stakeholders across the business, acting as a key point of contact within group finance

•Reconciling volume data, variances, WASP, monthly utilities consumption, packaging costs, etc.

•Assist the Financial Controller in the second and third phase of the ERP implementation

•Process & controls; document all internal processes and assist with continuous development of best practice process and controls

•Ad-hoc management reporting

Qualifications

YOUR COMPETENCIES – CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS

•The successful candidate will have no less than 3-5 years experience in an accounting function within the GCC region and possess exceptional English written and oral skills

•A confident, pro-active individual with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and sense of ownership. Must be willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved with end-to-end processes

•Proficient with Microsoft Office; in particular Microsoft Excel

•Experience in Cost Accounting is mandatory

•Experience with NetSuite would be preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CA/CPA)

Additional Information

Our people define our success and we take hiring seriously. Interviewing with Pure Harvest may include video and phone interviews and/or off-site interviews. Though not required, we highly recommend that you submit a cover letter that outlines the key attributes of your candidacy & demonstrates that you understand and are qualified for this unique/ challenging role. Also, we complete both formal and informal reference checks for all hires. Please be prepared to submit references upon request. 

Although we are unable to follow-up with each-and-every applicant, we do our absolute best to conduct a systematic hiring process for candidates with whom we identify a potential fit.

Accounting & Finance

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