Assistant Accountant (Dubai – UAE)

The Company
Join an award-winning company recognized globally for innovation and
rethinking the conventional. tna are an innovative and successful integrated
packaging & processing solutions company with thousands of installed systems
across ‎120+ countries. tna design and manufacture high-speed packaging,
distribution, and process equipment for the food industry.

About the Role
We are looking for an Assistant Accountant who will be responsible for
assisting the Branch Accountant in the management of daily financial
operations including reconciliations, invoicing, journal entries, Intercompany
accounting, taxation and other ad-hoc duties.
This position will be based in Dubai, in our DAFZA office and will report
directly to the Branch Accountant.

Key responsibilities:
Your core responsibilities will include the following:
* Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding company personnel and financial information
* Assist the Finance team in Daily and Month End Procedures
* Ensures the correct and effective maintenance of tna's financial accounting, general ledger and banking system
* Liaises regularly with bankers, debtors and creditors
* Maintain vendor and customer relations with internal and external customers
* Assists with monthly G/L Reconciliations, Bank Reconciliations, P&L and Balance Sheet Reconciliations, including intercompany reconciliation
* Manages journal entry preparation of company accounts (maintaining and posting to general ledger accounts) and assists the Accountant with month end close.
* Sorts and matches invoices to purchase orders / delivery dockets, resolving any discrepancies promptly
* Receives, verifies, allocates and records vendor invoices in Dynamics AX, and files documents locally; maintains and updates vendor files
* Reconciles vendor accounts and prepares payment requests for review
* Inter-company processing and coding of invoices into the general ledger
* Controls and reconciles petty cash for the office
* Manages Cash Advance and Expense Reports including reconciling, organizing approval and payments, and record within tna's accounting system (Dynamics AX)
* Reconcile monthly credit card statements
* Assists the Accountant with the Year-End Audit
* Ad hoc duties as required and assisting the Finance Team on their requests (including leave cover)
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications & Knowledge
* Degree Qualified Accountant and studying towards professional qualifications like CPA or CA preferred
* Sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods and practices
* Able to analyse and communicate qualitative and quantitative data
* Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work
Work Experience :
* ‎3 years' experience in similar role
* Must have experience of accounting principles, reconciliations.
* Microsoft Dynamics AX experience
Skills & Abilities:
* Excellent communication (speaking, listening & written)
* Able to problem solve & make decisions in line with organisational philosophies and practices
* Able to execute and meet deadlines, ensuring & emphasising attention to detail
* Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
* Able to deliver information using different methods and ensuring that messages have been received and understood
* Able to collect and organise accounting data, interpret its significance and prepare accurate financial reports
* Ability to interpret complex issues into simple language that all employees can understand
* Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and spreadsheets
* English language proficiency, written and verbal. Arabic will be an advantage.
* Maintaining confidentiality at ALL times
* Ability to develop, build and maintain strong interpersonal relationship with management, staff and external stakeholders
* Identification with tna values including being a team player, passionate, professional, committed, honest and treat people with dignity and respect
* Self motivated, reliant and forthcoming

To be considered for this role:
You must include a resume highlighting the required skills/experience, as
well as your achievements in the above core responsibilities.
If you are a highly motivated and a driven individual, then apply now by
emailing your resume to [email protected]