Effective & efficient management of departmental functions, including timely & accurate reporting, meeting individual and team KPIs, handling complaints and grievances, managing customer/supplier expectations and providing timely business insights to management for decision-making.
Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff, assign work activities, monitor workflow, review and evaluate daily work, methods and procedures and meet with staff to identify/resolve problems.
Maintain books and records in compliance with company policy, IFRS, local laws and regulations.
Collecting, interpreting, reviewing financial information & oversee the financial operations relating to the assigned functions.
Regular financial reports and insights to management, including timely submission of MIS and compliance/exception reports.
Perform regular financial analysis, KPI reports, performance reports of Company/Departments and relevant scorecards, including team appraisals.
Establish and maintain appropriate financial policies and procedures by continuous focus on improving existing processes.
Ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures, formats and controls.
Complete cash flow forecasts/budgets/forecasts/variance reporting processes timely in consultation with CFO and various departments.
Assist management in developing long-term business plans and strategies that work to minimise financial risk.
Supervising, reviewing and approving work of the accounts department, including the timely and efficient conclusion of all reporting requirements, external audits, internal audits and reviews.
Devise various compliance and exception reports and provide timely input and insights to management for efficient decision-making, including cash management, efficiencies and potential areas for improvement.
Manage and comply with various regulatory reporting requirements, including tax filings (including VAT).
Undertake other duties as assigned, including coordinating with other departments on cost reduction initiatives.
Ensure real-time accounting for the day-to-day financial operations within the Company, such as payable, receivables, HR and other transactions, by coordinating timely information flow between departments.
Ensure timely collections/payments, accounting and periodic reconciliation of account balances with statements/confirmations.
Manage all bank-related matters, including liaising with banks and financial institutions.
Ensure full adherence to SOPs and policies while being insightful for continuous improvement to existing policies and procedures.
Foster respect and teamwork within the department and motivate team members to deliver to their highest potential.
Ensure inventory records are accurate by ensuring periodic physical counts and timely reconciliations with books.
Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported stock quantities and locations of all inventory.
Ensure stock transactions are timely recorded, including preparation of required documentation, including receipt/issue of stock, accounting for returns, investigation and actioning on discrepancies with LPO/invoices/delivery notes and ensuring it is reconciled internally externally with suppliers/customers on a timely basis.
Monitor daily stock transactions, calculate the landed cost, update general ledgers, gather and analyze data, perform audits and assessments, and produce regular inventory reports.
Assist in other work as assigned by management and assist colleagues wherever necessary.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
Graduation/post-graduation degree in commerce/accountancy.
Professional qualification (CA / CPA).
Minimum 15 years of experience in the relevant field directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified from the FMCG industry background with at least 5 years in the GCC market.
Industry-specific knowledge, commercial and business awareness with a deep understanding of local laws and regulations, including various taxes, labour laws, AML, ESR etc.
Thorough knowledge of accounting standards and concepts.
Advanced skills in MS office, including excel.
Thorough experience in managing accounting in ERP, specifically oracle/SAP.
Experience in SOPs, specifically record to report, order to cash, and procure to pay.
Strategic & critical thinking skills.
Superior attention to detail & mathematical skills.
Potential to lead and motivate others to deliver on challenging deadlines.
Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
Leadership & communication skills.
Interpersonal, social & people skills.
Job Type: Full-time
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