The Role
The primary purpose of the role is to provide efficient, effective and proactive business and financial support to the Finance team.
Principal Responsibilities
Assisting with the preparation of timely & accurate monthly accounts.
Reviewing monthly costs against budget/forecasts with departmental managers.
Assisting with the preparation of statutory financial statements.
Providing key financial reporting and ad-hoc analysis as required.
Generation of weekly and monthly KPI, Treasury and other reports and analysis required by the Business.
Preparation and posting of general ledger journals.
Preparation of balance sheet accounts reconciliations.
Preparation and maintenance of the fixed asset register.
Performing detailed analysis regarding information needs and business requirements and communicating as needed to management.
Ensuring effective and timely communication within the Finance team and across the business regarding financial and business related matters.
Supporting the Abu Dhabi Duty Free Finance team with on-going activities.
Supporting the adherence to internal financial controls.
Assist in supporting compliance with all Regulatory and Statutory obligations related to the Business.
Liaising and working with stakeholders and third-party service providers.
Gathering and analysing data in support of projects.
Ensure invoices are sent on a timely basis to customers which include:
Advertising rentals arrangements (fixed/variable/FOC stocks)
Promotional site rentals
Brand Ambassador (BA) cost charge backs
Promotional funding/support
Duty free labelling cost reimbursements
Other ad-hoc charge backs (travel costs associated with supplier funded trainings, marketing signage, etc.)
Maintain a Master File of all arrangements with suppliers/customers and update it on an ongoing basis.
Prepare quotations for off-airport sales as per Company policy and submit invoices in a timely manner.
Check bank statement and validate bank credits to ensure monies received from customers are tracked and update the customer accounts.
Follow-up with customers for details of settlements and apply the money received against the correct invoice.
Send Statement of Account (SOA) to customers and follow-up for settlement.
Address any queries raised by the customers in a timely manner.
Ensure specific instructions of the customers are followed such as quoting their PO reference, billing address, submission of invoices on customer portals, etc.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of income recognition.
Raise receipt vouchers for all collections and they are timely deposited in the designated bank accounts.
Prepare customer reconciliations and propose adjustment entries (if required).
Liaise with Accounts Payables team to recover amounts due from customers (as majority of the customers are also our suppliers).
Raise Debit Notes for all goods returned to suppliers.
Follow-up with the Commercial team for signed contracts, credit notes where applicable, etc.
Review Customer Aging Report and take timely actions.
Prepare control account reconciliations and schedules on a monthly basis.
Review and update the exchange rates in Navision as per Company policy.
Revalue accounts receivable balances denominated in foreign currencies at year-end.
Submission of various audit schedules and facilitate year-end statutory audit and internal audit process.
Ensure zero bad debts by taking proactive steps for recovery of invoices and escalating matters that require the attention of the senior management team.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Recognised professional accountancy qualification.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial management role.
Proven commercial experience.
Good understanding of local and international accounting rules.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
Self-directed, organized and able to prioritize effectively.
Strong IT skills – Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems (Navision an advantage).
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