Company Description

Harsco Corporation is a market-leading, global provider of environmental solutions for industrial, retail and medical waste streams, and innovative equipment and technology for the rail sector. We have an unrivalled breadth of experience across the globe and an impressive reputation stretching back more than a century. Based in Camp Hill, PA, with more than 13,000 employees and the company operates in more than 30 countries.

About Harsco Environmental

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco\xe2\x80\x99s expertise in mineral materials.



JOB PURPOSE

• Provide support for Accounting, Audits, and Administration for our operation located at the ESI plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Knowledge of processing: delivery notes, invoices, bank statements, ORACLE System
• Manage all accounting transactions.
• Manage the monthly closure of financial records and the posting of month-end information while ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, as applicable
• Prepare budget forecasts.
• Publish financial statements on time.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely bank payments.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Control site/plan cost, control CAPES spend
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Accurate execution of an on-time payroll
• Coordination with human resources
• Effective communication with employees and supervisors.
• Cooperation with Global Share Service in India
• Cooperation with customers in referring to confirming financial figures and balance.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
A. VAT & Tax Accounting

• Assist the Finance Manager in preparing the UAE VAT Return by generating accounts payable invoice reports as needed
• Process incoming VAT receipts and outgoing VAT payments to/from the UAE tax authorities. Prepare VAT journals under the direction of the Finance Manager to reconcile VAT general ledger control accounts quarterly
• Assist in partially preparing the annual expense budgets for the UAE offices using the firm\'s budget tool

B. ACCOUNTING LOCAL

• Local ledger accounting entry processing (Local ledger adjustments through ERP )
• Local accounting software updates
• VAT Monthly tax return preparation and submission
• Implementation of law changes- actively monitoring and implementing all legal changes related to VAT, Personal income tax, Corporate income tax, property income tax, and other taxes required by the law
• Statutory reports preparation and submissions
• Corporate income tax return preparation and submissions
• Property Income tax preparation and Tax return submission
• Transfer pricing documents preparation
• Contacts with Tax office and active participation in all VAT and other tax controls and inspections
• Other tax return preparations and submissions required by the law
• Responsible for local requirements and deadlines
• Other ad hoc required accounting work

C. AUDITS

• Active part in statutory and Internal audits (legally required and Harsco internal )
• Active communication with auditors, agreement preparations
• Responsible for all audit-related deadlines

D. ADMINISTRATION

• Filing documents
• Maintaining the register of documentation required by the law
• Other ad hoc document preparation required by the law

E. OTHER VARIOUS

• Participate in monthly meetings with the Finance Manager, as well as other inter-office meetings and training sessions. Take part in the Finance department\'s annual training session
• Provide coverage for other offices as required and offer weekend on-demand support to UAE partners during peak times.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• The person will work on daily basis directly with Finance Team from ME region and operation team
• The person will be contacted by all Harsco employees as well as external suppliers

Qualifications

Qualifications & Managerial Experience

• Education (secondary ) (preferred)
• Experience (3 years)
• Other requirements (accounting / payroll certificates or licenses)

Technical Skills

• Strong math and numeracy skills
• Analytical
• Computer Skills especially Excel, ORACLE, income tax software, Finance data software

Behaviors

• Customer care
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Time management \xe2\x80\x93 to achieve goals/standards

The Successful Applicant

• Previous experience in a similar finance role, preferably within a professional services firm (US-based preferred) with multiple branch offices
• Fluency in English is a must, while knowledge of Arabic and other relevant languages in operating jurisdictions would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of UAE VAT requirements and applicable tax regulations for business expenditures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, prioritize tasks, demonstrate innovation, and maintain strong organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and professionalism when interacting with individuals at all levels
• Ideally, familiarity with professional accounting software used across multiple cost centers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, ORACLE system
• Ability to work under pressure, manage frequent interruptions, and meet tight deadlines while exercising sound judgment, diplomacy, professionalism, and courtesy

Additional Information

Disclaimer

The information about this job description given above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Harsco Environmental