Generalist Accountant - Ras al-Khaimah

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Company description

Our expertise and passion enable companies to access the specialty chemicals vital to their operations.

We believe our diversity as a team drives better decisions, greater innovation, and improved business outcomes. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that values their unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a superior team—one that makes more informed decisions, drives innovation, and delivers superior business outcomes.

Our commitment is to help our partners and clients unlock their greatest potential, contributing to a healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable world.

Job description

The position will be responsible for receivables and payables processes, postings into Microsoft Business Central, maintaining income statement and balance sheet schedules, and other accounting activities. This position will report into the Finance Manager.

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Perform general accounting duties such as monthly closes, reconciliations, and maintenance of the general ledger.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments to vendors and collection of receivables.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with the Finance Manager in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Research, track, and resolve any accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and annual financial statement audits.
• Support tax (including value added tax, withholding tax, and corporate income tax) and zakat filings and prepare schedules and supporting documentation as needed.
• Identify process inefficiencies and provide recommendations for enhancing accounting operations.

• Demonstrates basic knowledge of accounting principles and delivers accurate work.
• Participates in and gains exposure to the implementation of process improvement activities.
• Finance, accounting, and business qualification or related disciplines.
• Proficiency with accounting and finance systems and software applications, e.g., Excel and Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Knowledge of internal control concepts.
• Driven by a continual process improvement agenda, demonstrated through challenging and improving processes.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and financial skills supported by excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience operating in a diverse, multi-functional finance group across time zones is a plus.
• Independent worker and thinker with the ability to follow up on time-sensitive issues.
• A team player with the ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships across multiple levels and organizational boundaries.

• Housing allowance
• Transport allowance
• Family health insurance
• Excellent working environment for a reputable brand

Company Industry: Audit & Accountancy

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