Accountant - Dubai

ROLE PURPOSE:
The Accountant is responsible to ensure the integrity of the entity 's
accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and analyzing
transactions for the allocated region(s).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Posting of accounting transactions in the ERP accurately and in compliance
with IFRS.
Perform payroll reconciliation by liaising with Third parties (ADP & local
HR)
Prepare monthly financial reports (Opex/Income Statement/Ad-hoc reports) and
provide variance analysis on the same.
Providing support to the Commercial Finance team in analyzing the OPEX against
Budget/Forecasts.
Assist commercial management in closing the month end Opex numbers by sending
draft versions to finance teams to validate, provide accruals and close off
per timelines determined.
Intercompany reconciliation & Balance confirmation with other Aspen affiliates
Perform Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations to validate and get confirmation
from other departments of entries in our books.
Perform month end close procedure, timely and accurate submissions of internal
management reports and Cognos submissions (including Budget Forecast & ‎5 year
plans).
Reporting financial figures for the month/year to group Finance and assist
with preparation of Local GAAP FS.
Working capital analysis - Analysing and commenting on working capital
variances for actuals against budget/prior year.
Assist with preparation of the Annual budgets and quarterly forecast.
Respond to Ad-Hoc reporting requirements from the stakeholders.
Assist in Internal and External Audits as required.
Effective work planning and capacity utilization to help support other
colleagues.
Responsible for maintenance and improvements in the MIS reporting process,
leveraging automation and enabling accurate and faster in-depth data analysis.
Ensure compliance with Company policies and approval frameworks
Update the SOPs/Accounting Guidelines to ensure they are in line with the
defined WOW.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor's degree - BCOM or similar degree
* Master's Degree MCOM/ACCA/CA - Professional qualification will be given preference
* ‎3-‎5 years worked in an MNC/ Pharma company/Audit firm, in a competitive environment, able to work under pressure, deadline-driven.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
* Knowledge of ERP - User knowledge, SAP preferred.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages: proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Intermediate - Advanced
* BI tool / Sap experience - An Advantage - Intermediate - Advanced
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
BUSINESS
* Initiative
* Multi-tasking
* Results oriented
* Systems thinking
* Planning and organisational skills
* Focused
* Focus
* Visioning
* Cooperation
* Proactive
* Responsibility & Accountability
* Resilience
PEOPLE
* Flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity
* Capacity for and resistance to Stress
* Perseverance and tenacity
* Transition Management
* Informal communications skills
* Active listening skills
* Writing skills
* Presentation skills
* Meeting facilitation
* Empathy
SELF
* Technical / professional knowledge
* Industry knowledge
* Personal responsibility
* Self-assurance
* Honesty
* Ethical conduct
ASPEN COMPETENCIES:
BUSINESS
Performance Driven
Accountability/ Ownership
PEOPLE
Dealing with ambiguity Embrace Change
Communicate Effectively
SELF
Contribute Special Expertise
Take Action with Integrity