Chief Accountant

2 months ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Nature-WWF Full time

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Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with organizational policies and UAE accounting standards.
- Process and record all financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Reconcile bank statements and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.

VAT Compliance:

- Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with UAE VAT regulations.
- Maintain proper documentation and records of VAT-related transactions.
- Conduct regular VAT reconciliations and resolve any issues in a timely manner.
- Stay updated on VAT laws and regulations and advise the organization on any changes that may impact operations.

Financial Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) and Department of Community Development (DCD) requirements, including timely submission of reports and documentation.
- Liaise with MOCD and DCD in Arabic for any queries, audits, or inspections.
- Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the preparation of documents and reports required for annual audits.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and monitor actual performance against the budget.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Assist in the preparation of donor reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with donor requirements.

Operational Support:

- Support the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including processing invoices, expense claims, and purchase orders.
- Assist with payroll processing, including the calculation and payment of salaries, benefits, and other employee entitlements.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial and operational workflows.

Other Duties:

- Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Head of Finance & Operations.
- Provide training and support to other team members on financial and compliance-related matters.
- Ensure all financial records are maintained securely and confidentially.

Required Qualifications and Skills
- **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent is preferred.
- **Experience**: Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and compliance, preferably within an NGO or non-profit organization.
- **Language**: Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory for effective communication and reporting with local regulatory bodies.
- **Technical Skills**: Proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks, MS Excel, and other financial tools. Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.
- **Attention to Detail**: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.
- **Communication Skills**: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial and compliance matters clearly.

Competencies

**Emirates Nature-WWF Focus**: Acts as a member of Emirates Nature-WWF, placing higher priority on Emirates Nature-WWF goals than own goals and anticipating the effects of own area’s actions on others to ensure holistic Emirates Nature-WWF outcomes.

**External Orientation**: Looks outwards ensuring WWF stays relevant, continues to anticipate and adapt to external environmental and global trends.

**Delivering Quality Outcomes**: Establishes stretch goals, plans, using best judgment and takes responsibility for planning to and delivering on outcomes.

**Building Working Relationships**: Builds collaborative relationships through the understanding and development of other’s and own ideas.

**Communicating Effectively**: Uses appropriate means of communication to convey messages, seeks input from others and ensures understanding.

**Leading Teams**: Develops direction and shared purpose, builds a team through coaching to ensure the accomplishment of goals and high-level team performance.

**Leading Change**: Encourages and seeks out innovative solutions and brings people on a journey constructively and empathetically.

**Managing Resources**: Makes the right judgments based on financial and resource availability.

**Establishing Strategic Direction**: Generates options to achieve long-range goals, selects the best strategies for success, and delivers on strategic goals.

**Building Organizational Capability**: Diagnoses individual and team capability and development needs and champions talent management.

Working Relationships
- **Internal**: Works with all units within the organization.
- **External**: Works with local government agencies, regulators, private and public sec

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