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Accounting Manager

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Job Summary
Job Code : JB32816
Posted on : 2012-01-05
Expiry Date : 2012-04-05
Functional Area : Accounts
Job Role : Accounting Manager
Location : Dubai , United Arab Emirates
Job Specification
Job Type : Permanent
Experience : 5 - 7  Years
Qualification : Any Graduates - General
Any Graduates - General
Offered Salary : Negotiable
Job Details
Job Description :
  • Job Summary:
  • The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. 
  • This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. 
  • The Accounting Manager supervises five staff accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. 
  • This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. 
  • The Accounting Manager will have contact with senior-level Attorneys and the firm’s Executive Director and Controller which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. 
Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. 
  • Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close. 
  • Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information. 
  • Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements. 
  • Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions. 
  • Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner. 
  • Supports budget and forecasting activities. 
  • Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives. 
  • Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. 
  • Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions. 
  • Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like. 
  • Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit. 
  • Supervise the general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. 
  • Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department. 
  • Provide training to new and existing staff as needed. 
  • Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc. 
  • Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff. 
  • Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements. 
Desired Profile :
  • Bachelors Degree.
  • Detail oriented and deadline driven with the ability to take initiative and attain goals.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to make independent business decisions.
  • Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Oracle system.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Key Skills : Accounting experience.
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