Description:
Yachting Partners International is one of the world’s oldest and most trusted yacht brokerages. We take care of some of the most exciting superyachts on the market today. YPI is excited to share a new opening for an accountant at our new office that we are opening in Dubai, UAE.
The position is full-time and can be based in Dubai.
GENERAL ACCOUNTANT - DUBAI - UAE
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage all accounting transactions, end to end accounting process, from data entry in the accounting system to finalization
- Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, in accordance with policies and procedures
- Monitor compliance with local regulations
- Create debit/credit Notes, control, allocate and reconcile accounts payables and receivables
- Develop periodic reports for management
- Ensure timely payments and monthly bank reconciliation
- Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
- Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
- Ensure all activities performed are in line with local tax laws and compliant with legal legislation
- Manage relationship with third parties (suppliers, banks, auditors and local authorities)
- Prepare budget forecasts and handle annual closings
- Prepare and publish financial statements in time
- Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
- Report directly to the Group Finance Manager
Job requirements:
- Bachelors/Master’s in Accounting/Finance
- 5+ years of experience in core day to day accounting within UAE
- Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
- Working knowledge of VAT laws and return filing
- Strong attention to detail, good analytical skills
· Problem Solver
· Autonomy
· Ethical behavior and able to uphold the highest discretion
· Immaculate Organization skills and time management skills
- Communicate professionally in English at a business level (verbal and written)
- Good Knowledge in accounting software and proficiency in MS Office
- Proficiency or greater in Arabic ideal