Job Title: Financial Accountant (Payable) - Banking/ Treasury Experience
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Finance/Accounting
Job Location: UAE
Position Level: Mid Management
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary Level: $2500 - $3000
Gender: Female

Job Description: Based in Dubai, this global FMCG organisation requires a Financial Accountant to manage the Banking and Cash management for the Accounts Payable function for the Middle East and North Africa. You will be responsible for creating payment proposals for all cheque payments and transfers from the Bank Accounts, forecasting cash flows for the banks and maintaining adequate funds in order to provide timely payments and transfers of funds. Where necessary, you will also be required to confirm the status of supplier accounts and resolve any queries relating to payments. This position must commence ASAP. This is an integral position that will help to ensure that all fund movements are accurately recorded in SAP and that the bank accounts are reconciled with the bank statements as well as ensuring that assigned balance sheet accounts are reconciled on time. In addition, this position will see the successful incumbent managing the GCC office petty cash requirements. Responsibilities Include: To manage the Banking and Cash management for the Accounts Payable function for the MENA (shared services). Create payment proposals for supplier payments and fund transfers to the MENA Region and Operating Companies as per the payment schedule. Perform a check of all entries posted into the Middle East SAP system supplier accounts to ensure that all invoices and personal expense claims are correctly coded and authorised. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for USD and AED accounts to ensure the movements in funds are recorded correctly. Reconciliation of GL balance sheet accounts (relating to GCC). Liaise with the Procurement Manager to agree payment terms for all suppliers and ensure that all supplier payment details are up to date. Perform housekeeping tasks relating to the maintenance of all supplier vendor accounts in SAP and where necessary, prepare statements of account to agree account balances with suppliers. Prepare monthly cash flow forecast and request funds from the UK to meet all expenditure requirements. Optimise fund utilisation by ensuring that the bank balances are maintained within the set tolerances. Closely monitor receipts into the bank account and ensure timely and accurate postings, in conjunction with the Financial Accountant. Control and reconciliation of Petty Cash payments for GCC Dubai office. Responsible for the analysis of transaction information to meet UK Inland Revenue requirements and to resolve tax related queries for Middle East. Work closely with the Financial Accountants across the MENA markets to ensure optimal cash flows for the Group. To be considered for this role, you must possess a minimum of 3-4 years experience in an accounting/ payables function or in a treasury/back office of a leading bank and have a solid, working knowledge of SAP. Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise are a must. This is an outstanding opportunity to work for a first-class global organisation.

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