Head of Accounting

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* Job Description:

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* Job responsibilities:

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** Financials & Reporting
*** Responsible for preparing Financial Statements reports and submitting them in a timely manner.
* Efficiently prepare and consolidate reports for the purpose of Group reporting (e.g ICART, FACTS+, etc.).
* Regular coordination and communication with Group Consolidation team.
* Regularly review JVs and analyze GLs.
* Ensure that Airbus processes and compliance regulations are in place.
* Proactively conduct deviation analysis of financial statements on a monthly basis to support local and HO Finance queries.###
** Coordination for Annual Audits (Internal & External)
*** Take a lead role in coordinating the Annual Financial Audit.
* Prepare various statements as requested by auditors.
* Proactively manage audit schedules and different audit requirements by effectively following up with team members and different departments (e.g. Finance Controller, Operations, Procurement & Logistics Manager, etc.).
* Effectively communicate and liaise with auditors to organize their meetings with different departments, such as Controlling, Procurement, HR, and Operations and be responsible for bridging any gaps.
* Support the Tax Manager in finalizing the Annual Income Tax Returns, including identifying revenue, foreign and local purchases, and subcontracting costs.###
** Supervision of Accounting Operation & Closing Activities
*** Manage banking payments and treasury matters.
* Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, overseeing day-to-day operations, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness, and promoting professional development.
* Be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing by efficiently supervising accounting operations and closely coordinating with the Controlling to book all cost center and project-related expenses and revenues.
* Participate in payroll projects, withholding tax applications, payable and receivable controls, and monitor cash flow.
* Have the ability to manage people and create a team that can deliver the desired results.
* Be supportive in vacation backup and align with the requirements of the time and situation. Support the team by managing ad-hoc requirements assigned by the HO Finance as and when required.###
** Implementation, Monitoring & Upgrading of Accounting Standards & Process
*** Effectively understand and implement changes in financial reporting due to changes in organizational structure, and continuously develop and improve accounting and control procedures and policies.
* Support assignments related to tax assessment and support Tax Manager regarding tax authority requirements.
* Monitor cash flow, payables, receivables, affiliated companies, and government utilities.
* Improve accounting/reporting.### ###
** Facilitation, Support, Cross Functional & Cross-Country Communication
*** Monitor and verify intercompany balances, clearing strategies, and inter-company reconciliation with the AR accountant.
* Coordinate with Group team members from time to time to address any issues and improve the process and procedures.
* Support the Regional One Roof Finance initiatives.
** Qualified experience, Skills, Demonstrated capabilities:**- Minimum of Bachelor degree in accounting.

- CPA, SOCPA is preferable.

- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in accounting with exposure to Local and Multinational cultural environment - Knowledge of finance, accounting, internal control, compliance, IFRS, Local Taxation and local commercial laws.

- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections - Ability to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects - Excel and mastering is a must, SAP - Leadership skills.

- Ability to quickly analyze and interpret data - Flexible, adaptable, enthusiastic, motivated and self-confident - Excellent communication skills, with experience in the local and multinational cultural environment.

- Fluent written and spoken English& Arabic.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for…