CME - Finance Specialist - Dubai

Job Description

• Support the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of Canon Middle East.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting and payment activities.
• Support financial reporting, compliance, internal controls and coordination of regional accounting activities.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Finance function through process discipline, stakeholder coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  

• Review and process supplier and customer invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review & validate employee expense claims including supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, employees and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, expense and payment-related queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payments and employee reimbursements through banking platforms and related systems.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations including bank, supplier, employee and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of management reports and other finance-related analyses as required.
• Process and maintain accounting journals and other financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support statutory, regulatory and audit requirements by maintaining accurate records and providing relevant documentation.
• Support the accounting oversight of Representative Offices, including coordination with external accounting service providers and local stakeholders to ensure timely reporting and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with established internal controls, financial policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support finance transformation and automation initiatives where applicable.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting and finance duties as assigned
  
  

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Business Acumen
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Accountability
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Time Management and Prioritization
  
  

• Relevant recognized formal qualifications (University major in financial accounting) (essential).
• Professional Accounting qualifications (CA, ACCA, CIMA, etc).
• Practical “hands-on” exposure in a similar Finance role (3 years minimum).
• High level of Excel skills (essential)
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts
• Familiarity with MS Office, Email and Internet (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English essential (essential).
• High level of written and spoken communications required (essential).
• Able to handle pressure, meeting deadlines and follow instructions effectively.
• Methodical, disciplined individual with good attention to detail.
• Good team player
• Able to work in multicultural environment.
• Methodical, disciplined individual with good attention to detail.