Finance Officer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

IOur client is a government entity and is looking for a Finance officer for their group\'s Logistics management, headquartered in Geneva. This role is based in Dubai but is part of Global Logistics and therefore international travel will be required. Its a 12 months renewable contract based on your performance, Job purpose The Finance officer is under the overall control of the Finance Manager and Head of Logistics Dubai Office and will be responsible for financial accounting, book-keeping, maintenance of record, and reporting. Job duties and responsibilities
  • Accounts Payables Management: Good knowledge of whole procurement procedures, account payable booking and payment. Data entry of supplier invoices in financial system, after ensuring their correction and completeness with regard to VAT law requirement, all supporting documents are attached according to the nature of transactions, approval of the procurement department or from department to which invoice related and from Head of Office. Matching of payment with invoice and booking of exchange gain/loss. Creation of supplier profile/data in the system including maintenance of supplier bank accounts data. Communicate with suppliers for finance related matters. Reconciliation of suppliers account.
  • Bank Disbursement and Receipts: Experience using Banking software and online payment system including preparing Telegraphic Transfer, bank draft etc. Preparation and data entry of bank payment vouchers in financial system, after ensuring that all payment procedures are complied, invoices are approved for payment. Booking of bank receipt after checking source of remittance. Prepare reconciliation for all Bank accounts and communicate with the Banks.
  • Correct booking of VAT as per UAE VAT laws related to supplier invoice, preparation of support working for filing of VAT return and VAT refund and Corporate Tax law. Accurate booking of input VAT which are claimable.
  • Fund Management: Before, ensure sufficient funds are available in bank account. Reconcile of funds position against books and bank balances for cash forecasting and for requesting Fund Transfer from Head Office Geneva and from internal transfer from CHF to AED account.
  • Matching of Supplier Invoices (SPI) and with Payment Vouchers (PBN/POF) and preparations of exchange gain/loss and data entry of ALC documents in CODA.
  • Control Over Purchase Order: Maintenance data of all Purchase Orders issued with their status, allocates the corresponding SPI and follow up settlement including those that are missing. Preparation of month-end List of Outstanding PO and data entry of FCAST document in financial system for monthly Cash Forecast.
  • Petty Cash Custodian: Preparation and data entry of Cash Payment and Receipt Vouchers and to manage petty cash fund replenishment. Preparation of monthly cash count sheet for physical count checking and reconciliation with CODA Statement.
  • Preparation and data entry of INTERCO document in financial system for balance sheet account 1496 (Fleet items capitalized, ambulance conversion, HDUV items cost etc.).
  • Checking of WAD Statements with supporting documents, Data entry of Working Advance Documents in CODA.
  • Preparation and data entry of FFEE documents in CODA related to fleet fee.
  • Prepare Delegate quarterly VAT return for filing with Tax Authority and keep record of their supporting documents.
  • Filing of all finance-related documents and file labeling and maintaining record of the finance archive.
  • Arrange supporting documents scan/copies as requested by the Internal/External Auditors.
  • Share data related to UCC for Logistics Stock items.
  • Reconciliation of balance sheet account; Supplier Accounts Payable (2001), Inter Currency Account (2990, 2995), Matching Difference Clearing account (2992), Currency Write off Clearing Account (2993) and Staff Working/Travel Advance (Follow up with staff for settlement of WAD 1441, 1443, 1444, 1454).
  • Booking of adjusting entries (EXPR/ANY) in financial system for reallocation and adjustments requested by companies other delegation offices and internal reallocation.
  • Undertake ad hoc duties as and when required by the Finance Manager and Head of Logistics and Fleet Dubai Office.
Education
  • Masters degree in commerce / MBA in Finance or equivalent Professional Qualification in Finance Practice.
Experience
  • Minimum 5 years experience of working in big set up as Finance Officer.
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Minimum 3 years of experience of working in an ERP environment preferably Microsoft Dynamic 365.
  • Taxation: Good knowledge of UAE VAT law and its implementation in day-to-day work.
  • Completed three/four years audit training with an audit firm.
  • Banking software and online payment system
Additional Requirement
  • Excellent communication skill for both written and spoken English.
  • Valid UAE driving licence.
  • Skills in training and developing staff.
  • Staff management and development skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain systems and effectively communicate changes to counterparts.
  • Skills in finance, administration, organisation, and planning
  • Flexible approach and ability to work under pressure.
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months Salary: AED10,000.00 - AED12,000.00 per month Application Question(s):
  • What is your Visa status (freelance visa, family sponsored visa/golden visa)?
  • what is your notice period?
Experience:
  • Audit firm: 3 years (Required)
  • UAE VAT law: 3 years (Required)
Language:
  • Arabic (Required)
  • French (Preferred)
License/Certification:
  • UAE driving License (Required)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1590825
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned