Accounting Director

Roles and responsibilities

• Monitor closure and reporting using efficient procedures
• Manage and supervise the the establishment of annual statutory accounts
• Manage all tax related queries - international taxes, transfer pricing, direct and indirect taxes
• Improve general accounting processes
• Liaise with auditors and banks, other financial institutions
• Engage in projects pertaining to general accounting topics, such as M&A, restructuring, and system migrations.
• Maintain compliance with the company's guidelines
• Monitor accounting internal controls
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related; professional Accounting or Tax qualification is a huge advantage
• Experience within large MNCs is a MUST
• Tax knowledge of the Middle East is a MUST
• Financial Reporting: Expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
• Taxation Knowledge: Understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Skills in developing budgets and financial forecasts to guide organizational strategy.
• Accounting Software Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and ERP systems.
• Auditing: Experience in internal and external auditing processes.

• Leadership Skills

• Team Management: Ability to lead and mentor accounting teams, fostering professional development.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial information clearly.
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to align accounting functions with overall business strategy.

• Analytical Skills

• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends, variances, and potential risks.
• Problem Solving: Proficient in identifying issues and developing effective solutions.

• Regulatory Knowledge

• Compliance: Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards affecting financial reporting and accounting practices.

• Interpersonal Skills

• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., finance, operations).
• Negotiation: Skills in negotiating terms with stakeholders, such as vendors or regulatory bodies.

• Adaptability

• Change Management: Ability to adapt to changes in regulations, technology, and organizational structures.

• Technology Skills

• Data Analytics: Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling techniques.
• Cybersecurity Awareness: Understanding of financial data security and risk management.

Desired candidate profile

1. Financial Reporting: Expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
2. Taxation Knowledge: Understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
3. Budgeting and Forecasting: Skills in developing budgets and financial forecasts to guide organizational strategy.
4. Accounting Software Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and ERP systems.
5. Auditing: Experience in internal and external auditing processes.

Leadership Skills

1. Team Management: Ability to lead and mentor accounting teams, fostering professional development.
2. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey financial information clearly.
3. Strategic Thinking: Capability to align accounting functions with overall business strategy.

Analytical Skills

1. Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial data and identify trends, variances, and potential risks.
2. Problem Solving: Proficient in identifying issues and developing effective solutions.

Regulatory Knowledge

1. Compliance: Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards affecting financial reporting and accounting practices.

Interpersonal Skills

1. Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally with other departments (e.g., finance, operations).
2. Negotiation: Skills in negotiating terms with stakeholders, such as vendors or regulatory bodies.

Adaptability

1. Change Management: Ability to adapt to changes in regulations, technology, and organizational structures.

Technology Skills

1. Data Analytics: Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling techniques.
2. Cybersecurity Awareness: Understanding of financial data security and risk management.