Overview
Job Description:
The Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the financial accounting process to ensure accuracy, integrity and compliance of the financial information and output of the department’s reporting.
In addition, the Senior Financial Accountants’ responsibilities include effective management of month-end reporting, strategic analysis, quarterly reviews of financial performance of the company and treasury management. The ideal candidate will be expected to work closely with our financial team and the wider IFZA organization.
Main Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting: Preparing and presenting accurate financial statements and reports
- Financial Analysis: Conducting detailed financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or revenue enhancement.
- Month End Reporting: Ownership of full accounting close / reconciliation across main company accounts.
- Risk Management: Identifying and managing financial risks.
- Treasury Management: Sound awareness of company cash flow, liquidity, and investments to ensure the company’s financial stability.
- Management Support: Providing financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
- System Enhancement: Overseeing the financial accounting systems currently in place and highlighting any room for further efficiency to support the financial operations of the company effectively.
- Compliance: Ensuring that the company adheres to financial regulations and reporting standards.
- Cost Control: Implementing cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements to maximize profitability.
- Financial Leadership: Leading and mentoring a team member of the department to enhance their financial accounting skills further. This includes overseeing their work, providing guidance and training, and ensuring team objectives are met.
- Audit Oversight: Assisting with any external audit process to ensure compliance with auditing standards have been met.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in treasury or financial management roles.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles.
- Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.
- Proficient in financial management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Skills And Competencies:
- Leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial analysis.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Project Management Financial Auditing
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Budgeting
- Accounting Skills
- Cost Management
- Data Analysis and Analytics
Benefits:
- International team (over 50 nationalities)
- 24 Working days as annual leave
- Annual flight home
- Life insurance plan
- Medical insurance plan (with the option to upgrade at your own cost)
- Access to exclusive Fazaa discounts (applicable in participating retail stores, food & beverage outlets, fitness clubs, cinemas, theme parks, clinics, and more)
- Opportunities to learn, develop and grow with the organization
- Being part of a motivated team and Moving-Forward-Company-Culture
About International Free Zone Authority | IFZA
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