Overview
Job Purpose and Summary
- To support the finance and the management team of Canon Emirates by providing high quality financial analysis and timely internal management reporting.
- To support the growth of business at Canon by developing standardized policies and procedures to improve the internal control environment, ensuring compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
- To control and manage the regular budgeting and forecasting requirements ensuring that all deadlines are met, and realistic estimates are submitted to head office.
What we give
Accounting
- Day to day transactional accounting. Main proper books of accounts, as per IFRS/US GAAP
- Preparation of monthly reporting pack and management accounting/reporting
- In-Charge of Consolidation and Elimination of Group Accounts
- Prepare & process various monthly journal entries prior to closing
- Monthly Exchange Rate Updates
- Submission of monthly results to Headquarters
- Preparation of cash flow forecast
- Monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to confirm completeness and accuracy assertion
- Assist quarterly submission of VAT returns
- Ensure strong internal controls to protect the assets of the company
- Assisting in preparation of auditing schedules
- Assisting in preparing internal audit workings & sox testing
- Coordinating across departments to resolve accounting issues
- Managing the Master data for Accounting & Reporting tools
Reporting
- Monthly management report pack to management prior and post-closing the month
- Preparation and full control of Annual & Semi-Annual budget preparations.
- Other ad hoc reports as requested by management & Headquarters
General
- Offer support and guidance to other Finance team members
- Liaise with IT department to develop reports in Orion system
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Management
What we ask
- Relevant recognized formal qualifications (University and management accounting. E.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA etc)
- Grip on IFRS/ US Gaap and Auditing standards
- Good team player
- Up to date on VAT and CIT implementation and news/ updates
- Practical “hands-on” exposure in a similar business environment (3 years minimum)
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work in multicultural environment
- Methodical, disciplined individual with good attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills – able to see the “big picture”
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels especially management.
- Fluency in written and spoken English essential (essential).
- Familiarity with MS Office, Email and Internet (essential).
- Pro efficient excel knowledge
- Familiarity with Orion ERP system (preferred but not essential)
You will need
Further information
- Able to work on own initiative and in a team environment.
- A high level of accuracy when dealing with figures.
- The ability to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.
- Flexibility to deal with changing requirements.
