Assistant Financial Accountant

1 month ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates AtkinsRéalis Full time
Job Description

AtkinsRealis offers exciting opportunities for growth and development in the thriving markets of the Middle East. With offices in major cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Al Ula and Doha, we are well-positioned to provide our employees with a diverse range of projects and experiences.

We are looking for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join the Middle East Finance Operations Team to assist the team in delivering financial accounting and reporting requirements including, but not limited to, internal and external reporting, IFRS compliance, monthend processes and reporting etc for the Middle East & Africa region. The Assistant Financial Accountant will report to a Financial Accountant.

Middle East Finance Operations team is responsible for managing the technical accounting, transactional processing and statutory and tax compliance for all AtkinsRéalis' companies operating in the Middle East & Africa region, ensuring all internal and external reporting deadlines are met. The team also ensures compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures and maintains and evaluates internal control which govern the core financial processes.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare and post financial accounting entries, recharges, reports and other relevant reconciliations on a periodic basis and assist with month-ends;
  • Assist in coordination and preparation of various returns, including financial statements and tax returns, for a number of legal entities, under the supervision and guidance;
  • Preparation of statutory compliance returns, including ICV and Local Content certifications;
  • Preparation of monthly and quarterly VAT and WHT returns for assigned statutory entities;
  • Preparation of periodical reports and reconciliations to be submitted to the business;
  • Supporting the Finance team on ad-hoc initiatives and analysis;
  • Ensuring compliance with Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
  • Assisting the wider Finance team with internal and external audits;
  • Develop strong working relationships with team members and other key stakeholders;
  • Seek opportunities to learn new skills and aspire to develop within the team.


Technical Competencies

Essential
  • A recognised degree in finance, accounting or related subjects;
  • 0-2 years' experience within a finance/accounting environment;
  • Competent accountant with good understanding of double entry and best practices;
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
  • Excellent communication in English (both written and oral).
  • Experience of working within a multi-cultural environment;
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels.


Desirable
  • Some Big 4 experience as an assistant/associate or above (PwC/EY/KPMG/Deloitte);
  • Working knowledge of JD Edwards, Hyperion Finance Management (HFM), Smart View or other information systems and databases;


Behavioural Competencies

Essential
  • Initiative - Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Problem Solving - Can think of creative solutions to problems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills - Able to develop productive internal working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
  • Analytical - Able to analyse large volumes of date and clearly communicate findings.
  • Teamwork - Willingly cooperate with others towards the same goals and objectives.
  • Communication skills - Clear, concise and relevant in both the verbal and written form.
  • Time Management - Able to prioritise, plan ahead and achieve objectives within deadlines.
  • Influencing - Confident liaising with and influencing at all levels within the organisation.
  • Cultural Awareness - Able to work within a diverse team and to engage all colleagues.
  • Capable of intelligent debate - challenge colleagues in a constructive manner, communicate complexity clearly, avoid being abrasive or judgemental.


Salary & Benefits
  • A competitive salary;
  • Accommodation allowance;
  • Transportation allowance;
  • 22 calendar days annual leave (based on 5 day working week);
  • Medical and life insurance cover;
  • Discretionary bonus scheme;
  • Annual flight allowance to point of origin, if applicable;
  • Employee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.


Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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