GL Accountant, Middle East (SSA)

Location: EMEA, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Ref: JOHNCRANEEMEA01953
Division: John Crane
Job Function: Finance
Job Description
To coordinate, assist and support the Financial Controller, Middle East in
carrying out the accounting, reporting, auditing, tax and compliance
activities for John Crane Middle East FZE, in a systematic, cohesive and
timely manner to support the achievements of our common functional and
business objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Monthly accounting and submission of reports for the Sub Saharan Africa export business (COY ‎222)
* Processing transactions and cost center reporting for the Middle East branch office in South Africa
* Coordinating with the South Africa branch consultant for submission of various branch returns associated with payroll, VAT, WHT and CIT as applicable
* Coordinating with the South Africa branch consultant for submission of branch accounting analysis and reports to regulatory authorities
* Ad hoc Internal Reporting (Weekly O&S, Debtors Review and Reporting)
* MCDR and cash reporting, management of the new Standard Bank account of the Middle East branch office in South Africa
* Sales invoice upload to E-invoicing Tax portal as applicable
* Support with External Statutory Audit
* Support / Participation in Internal Audit
* Monthly minimum controls assigned specifically as preparer in certain areas
* Liaise and problem solving with SSC during transition period and support areas that will remain with the business
* Provide assistance to the Financial Controller in the month close, Budget/Forecast exercise
* General Ledger entries, Balance Sheet reconciliations to support month close and monthly financial submissions
* Act as a relief/support to the Middle East head office accounting area as and when assigned
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 / Masters Degree in Accounting
Experience:
* Minimum of ‎3 to ‎5 years' experience in a similar role
* Experience of working in a multinational and multicultural environment is an advantage
Knowledge/Skills:
* SAP Knowledge or similar ERP Knowledge preferred
* Advance knowledge in Finance software applications, databases and spreadsheets
Supervises:
* Individual contributor
Languages:
* Fluent in English, Arabic an advantage
KEY COMPETENCIES:
* Self-Starter, highly conscientious and able to work under own initiative with minimum supervision
* Collaboration and influencing skills
* Problem solving skills with the ability to lead cross functional process improvements
* Ability to work under tight reporting deadlines
* Attention to detail
* Accuracy
* Excellent organizational skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Team player
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.