Finance Specialist

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the AP processing and accounting, reconciliations, preparation of Balance Sheet, P&L and Schedules, VAT returns and related processes for the DIFC Branch. It comprises the following activities such as Account Payables, Accounts Receivables, E-Invoicing, Journal entries, GL accounting, UAE VAT Reporting and internal Reporting to Head Office, Statutory Audit and Project Management to support Finance transformations.The role requires coordination between the headquarter, the DIFC Branch, and external auditors/consultantsMain DutiesAccounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, accounting, General Ledger and Internal ReportingFollow Finance policies and procedures.Perform Accounts Payable operations, including vendor payments, staff claims, reconciliations, cost allocations, and reporting.Perform Accounts Receivable operations, including clients/intercompany receivables, collections, reconciliations, and reporting.End-to-end E-Invoicing processes for AP and AR.Continuously improve Finance processes, controls, and service delivery standards.Ensure timely and accurate GL accounting, reconciliations, Financial Reporting, and supporting Schedules.Manage Banking transactions and reconciliations.Prepare monthly Financial Reporting and other submissions to Head Office.Deliver audit requirements with Statutory Auditors.Prepare UAE VAT compliance calculations, returns, filings, applications, and regulatory updates.Support on Finance, Regulatory, Tax, and other business transformation projects.Support on ad hoc requirements, regulatory, operational, and strategic initiatives as required.Work Experience RequirementsMinimum 5 years' experience in Finance, preferably covering AP/AR processing, Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting, GL accounting, IFRS Financial Statements and UAE VAT.Preferred ERP experience.QualificationsGraduate in Accountancy/Finance is a must.Chartered Accountant, highly preferred.Must have: Strong aptitude and ability to multitask.Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Familiarity with the ERP Fusion system highly preferred.Strong attention to details and good analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.