Accountant

Job Description

This position is responsible for managing accounting & closing for HO entities & cost centers of Aldar Education.

Responsibilities

Specific Duties

Strategic Responsibilities
Timely and accurate closing for books of accounts
Maintain accurate P&L and Balance sheet accounts
Budget control for opex and capex and submit the report on a monthly basis
Support Assistant Finance Manager, Group Financial Reporting with required data and analysis for HQ entities

Functional Responsibilities
Review PRs for HQ entities in Oracle
Manage day to day finance operations of HQ entities
Prepare journal entries, review with Assistant Manager, Group Financial Reporting and post in ERP. All estimates and accruals must be approved by Senior Finance Manager before initiating the transaction
Close the books of accounts as per group timeline post appropriate review with Group Finance team
Prepare Budget Vs Actual for CAPEX for HQ entities and report on a monthly basis
Prepare shared services cost allocation and provide necessary details to AA/ADNOC/Charter team to incorporate the same before closing the books
Preparation of monthly MIS along with variance analysis for HQ entities and report to Group Finance team
Preparation of monthly Hyperion report and quarterly reports to Aldar Properties
Prepare Balance sheet schedules for assigned entities and ensure to maintain accurate GL balances
Review balance sheet accounts periodically with Asst. Finance Manager, list out key action plans with responsibility and timeline to improve the quality of GL balances.
Support Assistant Finance Manager, Group Financial Reporting with required data and analysis for HQ entities
Support budgeting and forecasting activities for HQ entities
Handle internal and external audit queries, provide supporting documents and resolve all audit queries within the timeline
Prepare adhoc reports as and when required to support business requirements for HQ entities
Initiate process improvement wherever possible to achieve finance excellence

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Minimum Experience
5+ Years’ experience in finance function

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
Fluent English communication skills, written and oral.
Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure
Advanced excel skills with proven financial modelling experience
Proficient in accounting software
Ability to liaise effectively business functions in order to collect input required for analysis
Ability to manage a team
Ability to be detail focused when required whilst maintaining sight of the big picture
Deadline oriented and take ownership of work
Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations
Organizational ability, of self and others.
Forethought and forward planning
Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical capabilities and hands on experience in MS Office presentations and other reporting tools