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VAC1903 - Financial Accountant

Division: Finance
Location: Dubai, U.A.E.
Department: DPW FZE DUBAI PORT INTL - DEP
Closing Date: 18-Feb-2010

About the Business:

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminals and 12 new developments across 32 countries.  Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world. As a business we aim to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo.  

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.  In addition, we are committed to providing an environment that is safe for all and, together in taking personal accountability with our employees for making safe decisions at all times, we can achieve this goal.

About the Role:

 

This position reports to the General Manager Group Accounting & Reporting and the main purpose of the role is to liaise with assigned joint venture's (JV's) for recording each entities' monthly financial results into Oracle financial system after proper analysis for consolidation into DP LTD financials (if applicable), update holding companies to maintain equity ratio, respond to questions from various groups, and do any other ask as may be required.

Key accountabilities will include:

  • Upload journal entries to Oracle
  • Assist with intercompany balancing
  • Prepare essbase reports to be returned to subsidiary or JV
  • Reconcile accounts, resolve any issues
  • Create reports and schedules as required
  • Assist with Foreign exchange for various accounts as required
  • Send reminder communication to units for close
  • Respond to questions from other departments in HO finance as required
  • Projects as required

 

Experience and Qualifications:

In order to give credible support to the organisation and be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have the following experience, skills and qualifications:

  • Bachelor or equivalent in accounting or finance
  • CPA certification or Chartered accountant certification
  • Exposure to IFRS within a multinational environment
  • Strong Oracle, Hyperion and Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience within a Big 4 Audit firm is highly desirable
Remuneration and Employment Benefits:

We are committed to the development of our people and aim to retain talent by investing in ongoing training to improve performance and provide career development opportunities.  In addition, we offer competitive base salaries in comparison to the markets in which we operate.  The employment benefits package is reflective of the location, for this position the benefits consists of:

  • Accommodation Allowance 
  • Transport Allowance
  • Annual Air Ticket
  • Private Medical Coverage 
  • 22 working days annual leave 
  • Annual Performance Related Bonus 
  • End of Service Benefit  

 


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