Accountant – Middle East

Location: EMEA, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA02057
Division: John Crane
Job Function: Finance
Job Description
This role performs variety of accounting activities in accordance with
accounting principles and standards to control the organization's financial
resources and to ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations, laws
and reporting requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Accounts payable disbursement and management
* Prepares invoices for payment
* Selects, prints checks, prints disbursement reports and updates
* Types manual checks as requested by authorized managers
* Accounts receivables management
* Aging report preparation
* Send invoices and statement to customers
* Credit control
* Posting receipts in SAP
* Bank Transactions & Treasury
* Enters transactions in cash book
* Bank reconciliation
* Balance sheet reconciliations and postings; bank guarantees, staff loans, staff advances and deposits
* Preparation of month end journals; accruals
* Inter-company transactions; employee expenses, intercompany recharges etc
* Payroll preparation
* Reviewing transaction to ensure conformance with generally accepted accounting principles
* VAT and CIT support for UAE
* Tax support for other countries in ME and Caspian regions.
* Internal and External Audit support, Support for ICV
* Minimum Control preparation for UAE and other countries if required.
* Fixed Assets capitalization, maintenance of fixed asset register and physical verification.
* Any other support or special task as and when required
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company
flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for
employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any
other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive
company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate,
support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education/Training: Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Accounting; CPA or equivalent
qualifications preferred
Computer literacy, competency in use of all programs within MS Office

Experience: Minimum of ‎3 years' experience in a similar role
Experience of working in a multinational and multicultural environment is an
advantage

Knowledge/Skills: Individual should have advance knowledge in finance software
applications, databases and spreadsheets and a robust understanding of
accounting standards
Prior SAP experience is an advantage

Supervises: Supervision is not considered a primary responsibility of this
position.

Languages: English

KEY COMPETENCIES:
* Attention to detail
* Accuracy
* Excellent organizational skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Team player
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment is typically considered an office environment during normal
or extended business hours.
About Smiths
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver
market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs,
and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global
business of around ‎14,600 colleagues, based in ‎50+ countries. Our solutions
have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving
healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new
homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s'
operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help
create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who
are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea
of working at a business with a ‎170+ year history of innovation, and five
global divisions, all experts in their field.
About John Crane
John Crane (www.johncrane.com) is a global leader in rotating equipment
solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process
industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products
including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration
systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer
service is accessed through a global network of more than ‎200 sales and
service facilities in over ‎50 countries. Fiscal year ‎2016 revenue was greater
than ‎1 Billion USD (£830m). John Crane is part of Smiths Group
(www.smiths.com), a global leader in applying advanced technologies for
markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices,
communications, and engineered components.