Job Summary

Role: Senior Financial Accountant

Reports to: Finance Controller

Job Role

The Senior Financial Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the companys financial operations with a particular focus on working closely with external auditors managing tax-related matters overseeing ICV audits being responsible for balance sheet reconciliations audit queries financial reporting and ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison with external & Internal auditors during annual and interim audits. Prepare and provide required documentation address auditor queries and ensure audit deliverables are met within established timelines.
Tax Matters: Manage and support tax filings including corporate income tax VAT and other statutory obligations. Collaborate with tax advisors and ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.
ICV Audit Support: Oversee the preparation and submission of documentation required for ICV audits. Ensure compliance with ICV policies advise management on improving the ICV score and facilitate communication between internal teams and auditors.
General Ledger Accounting: Ensure that all journals and reconciliations are prepared under IFRS and in line with Stantecs internal policies.
Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.
Month-End Close: Lead and support month-end closing activities including accruals adjustments and preparation of financial statements. Ensure deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency accuracy and compliance.
Reporting: Assist with the preparation of internal and external financial reports as required by management and regulatory authorities.
Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with documented internal controls and compliance with SOX
Support with the Implementation of E-invoicing in the UAE

Qualifications

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
At least 4 to 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
Audit experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong understanding of auditing processes tax regulations and IFRS.
Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end closing.
Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Attention to detail and accuracy.

Role: Senior Financial Accountant Reports to: Finance Controller Job Role The Senior Financial Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the companys financial operations with a particular focus on working closely with external auditors managing tax-related matters overseeing ICV audits bei...

Role: Senior Financial Accountant

Reports to: Finance Controller

Job Role

Key Responsibilities

Audit Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison with external & Internal auditors during annual and interim audits. Prepare and provide required documentation address auditor queries and ensure audit deliverables are met within established timelines.
Tax Matters: Manage and support tax filings including corporate income tax VAT and other statutory obligations. Collaborate with tax advisors and ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.
ICV Audit Support: Oversee the preparation and submission of documentation required for ICV audits. Ensure compliance with ICV policies advise management on improving the ICV score and facilitate communication between internal teams and auditors.
General Ledger Accounting: Ensure that all journals and reconciliations are prepared under IFRS and in line with Stantecs internal policies.
Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Prepare and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.
Month-End Close: Lead and support month-end closing activities including accruals adjustments and preparation of financial statements. Ensure deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices to enhance efficiency accuracy and compliance.
Reporting: Assist with the preparation of internal and external financial reports as required by management and regulatory authorities.
Internal Controls: Ensure compliance with documented internal controls and compliance with SOX
Support with the Implementation of E-invoicing in the UAE

Qualifications

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
At least 4 to 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
Audit experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong understanding of auditing processes tax regulations and IFRS.
Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end closing.
Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Attention to detail and accuracy.

Key Skills

Hyperion
Financial Concepts
Financial Report Writing
GAAP
General Ledger Accounting
Accounting
IFRS
Account Reconciliation
Analysis Skills
SOX
Financial Analysis
ERP Systems

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Stantec

We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we design with community in mind. Now uniting approximately 22,000 employees, working in over 400 locations and across six continents, we collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water and infrastru ... View more

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