Assistant Manager - Accounts - CA - Real Estate/Construction

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Accounts

Direct Supervisor: Manager - Finance

Location : Dubai

Job Summary:

- Responsible for maintaining the financial accounts of the Company, and its branches and subsidiaries for which the Company has principal management responsibilities.

- Responsible for organizing and executing all activities associated with the accounting function such as general ledger maintenance, chart of accounts, financial statements, etc.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities:

- Maintain the financial records of the Company in strict compliance with International Accounting, Standards (IAS)/ International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS)

- Prepare the interim and annual financial statements of the Company and subsidiaries / associates in accordance with the IFRS / IAS format on a timely basis.

- Evaluate the implications of changes in IFRS / IAS on the financial statements of the Bank.

- Maintain full and regular reconciliation of the Company's general ledger accounts, excluding fixed assets, non-banking accounts and prepayment, and maintain relevant break downs and supporting documentation.

- Organize and control document repository / retrieval systems in the Financial Controls Department.

- Liaise with external auditors and provide the information required to facilitate the audit process. Be an integral part of the quarterly reviews and year-end audits.

- Ensure proper archiving of all documents and statements pertaining to general ledger accounts.

- Ensure the Company's quoted investments are properly accounted for and that valuations are updated on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis (as required).

- Ensure that investment in associate and subsidiaries are properly accounted for in accordance with prevailing standards (consolidation and equity accounting).

- Rectify and update breakdowns of certain accounts such as accounts receivable, inter-company accounts and project receivable.

- Maintain and update the list of prepayments and accruals including depreciation. Advise the operations department of the required entries on a monthly basis.

- Ensure that the information required by IFRS 7 and any other disclosure requirements are met by the IT accounting applications.

- Ensure that the accounts maintained in the system are sound and accurate and reflect the Banks financial position and performance.

- Undertake such other accounting assignments as maybe required by the Finance Manager from time to time.

Job Requirements:

Educational Qualifications: CA

Experience: 2 to 3 years accounting experience in a related working environment or in a CA firm focusing on managing the financial and accounting activities.

Skills & Abilities:

- Good technical skills and knowledge of IAS/ IFRS standards.

- Oral and written communication skills (fluency in English)

- Interpersonal skills

- Analytical skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Oracle Finance (or similar)

Please forward your resume indicating your current CTC, expectation and notice period.

Sonia Golani, CEO, Management Consultants Group (www.mcgmumbai.com)