Accountant Required in Dubai - Dubai
Accountant Required in Dubai
About Ekar
ekar is the Middle East’s first and largest self-drive mobility company, providing users on-demand access to a network of thousands of carshare and subscription leasing vehicles within its ‘Self-Drive Super App’. ekar’s vision is to improve the way people consume transportation and is achieving scale by SaaS-enabling car rental and leasing companies via ekar’s Mobility OS.
Job Responsibilities:
Purpose: To support the Group CFO and Finance Manager, and the local business unit(s) through the General Manager/ Operations Director to support control and compliance actions of financial operations in the respective country in addition to conducting and supporting the business with accounting and finance activities in line with established company policy.
To provide analysis and recommendations to local business and department managers where required under the guidance of the Group CFO & indirectly to the Finance Manager.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Compliance – Legal, Taxation, Regulatory Reporting
Support in the preparation of accurate and timely filing of Value Added Tax (VAT) tax returns
Fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including maintenance of necessary accounting records as per local requirements
Be the conduit on payments and invoices between ekar & suppliers
Control and Risk Assessment
Ensure the company’s principal accounting policies are followed, such as the Finance Manual (Head Office) and Credit Card Policy
Ensure proper authorisation of contracts and expenditures is obtained
Ensure all the records are properly recorded
Management and Financial Reporting
Assist in the timely and accurate recordings of revenue, expenses, and balance sheet items in the general ledger for the subsidiary
Be responsible for first-level bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations
Update the bank balance GL and reconcile regularly
Assist the Finance Manager in the compilation of reports to management and the Group CFO/ Regional Head Office
Budgeting & Cost Control
Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts in conjunction with country management, Holding and the Group CFO. Undertake and support ad hoc financial analysis as required
Administration and Supplier Management
Record accurate local inventory and asset registers with the IT administrator
Review Manage local supplier contracts, including office rental, telephone, and insurance
Ensure vendor details and delegation of authority list is up-to-date in the system at all times
Business Support and Process Improvement
Provide Finance-related support to other local departments as required and participate in industrial working groups for discussions and resolutions as required
People Development and Performance Management
Supervise and mentor direct reports (if any), encouraging effective collaboration
Demonstrate leadership and lead by example in accordance with Ekar’s core values
Maintain active and ongoing dialogue in relation to employee goals and individual performance
Actively engage with employees to enhance communication and their understanding of department goals
E & A
Requirements
Emergency and Accident and Crisis Response responsibilities as required.
Qualifications / Experience
Degree in Accounting or related discipline with sound accounting knowledge Contemplating a post-graduate accounting qualification in Accounting (e.g. Chartered Accountant, Certified Practicing Accountant, Chartered Management Accountant, etc.)
A minimum of three years’ experience in Finance/Accounting is essential
Experience in the technology, mobility or automotive industry is an advantage
Experience in ERP is an advantage
Sound understanding of local country’s business practices
A good team player with strong interpersonal skills and can interact with all levels within the organisation and region. Not a 9-5 worker.
Strong planning, problem-solving and organisational skills and is able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong understanding of the importance of policies and procedures
Superior written, oral communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and diplomacy
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