Middle East And India General Ledger Senior Accountant

RINA is currently recruiting for a Middle East & India General Ledger Senior Accountant to join its office in Dubai within the Regional Finance Management Division.

Mission

The mission of the Senior Accountant is to independently manage and lead critical aspects of both accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, while taking a lead role in general ledger activities. With a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and process improvement, the Experienced Accountant contributes to the overall financial integrity of the organization. This role also involves providing insights through financial analysis, supporting budgeting processes, and collaborating with various teams to enhance financial operations.

Key Accountabilities

General Ledger Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely posting of all financial transactions.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure the accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards, company policies, and regulations.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other GL-related documentation.
• Ensure proper allocation of costs and revenues across accounts and departments.
  
  

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete, and in compliance with internal policies, accounting principles, and regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation and explanations of GL accounts as needed.
  
  

Account Reconciliation and Maintenance:

• Oversee the reconciliation of all general ledger accounts, ensuring any discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all general ledger accounts, ensuring proper documentation and backup for all transactions.
• Perform periodic reviews of accounts to identify and correct any potential issues or discrepancies.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax, to ensure alignment and accuracy in the financial reporting process.
  
  

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Business Administration Finance Management

Qualifications

• +5 years experience in accounts payable, accounting, or finance.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices is essential.
• Proficiency in accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems used for accounts payable functions.
• Proficiency in analyzing financial data, identify discrepancies, and problem-solve effectively.
  
  

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyones opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise ones and others emotions and express and regulate ones reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
  
  

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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