Andersen
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andersen.com
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About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive General Accountant to support the accounting and financial operations of a UAE-headquartered group of companies while being based in Mumbai, India. The role will involve managing day-to-day accounting activities across multiple entities and working closely with finance teams and business stakeholders across the Group.
The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting fundamentals, experience in multi-entity accounting environments, and the ability to work in a fast-paced international business setup. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
1.The candidate will be responsible for maintaining books of accounts and managing day-to-day accounting operations across multiple group entities. Responsibilities will include recording journal entries, maintaining general ledgers, ensuring completeness and accuracy of accounting records, and supporting month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
2.The role will involve accounts payable and accounts receivable management, including processing invoices, monitoring collections, vendor reconciliations, customer reconciliations, and ensuring timely payment processing.
3.The candidate will perform bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring proper tracking and closure of reconciling items.
4.The role will support accounting for multiple legal entities within the Group and ensure that intercompany transactions are appropriately recorded and reconciled.
5.The candidate will assist with monthly reporting packages, schedules, MIS reporting, audit support, and management information requests.
6.The position will require coordination with UAE stakeholders and external advisors for accounting, tax, compliance, and reporting matters.
7.The candidate will support fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, accruals, provisions, and maintenance of supporting schedules.
8.The role will also support implementation of process improvements, accounting controls, and automation initiatives.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Requirements
1.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is mandatory. The candidate should possess working knowledge of general ledger structures, chart of accounts, vendor and customer modules, bank modules, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and financial reporting within Business Central.
2.The candidate should be comfortable extracting reports, performing reconciliations, reviewing transactional data, supporting month-end closing activities, and using Business Central for day-to-day accounting operations.
3.Experience supporting system enhancements, process optimization initiatives, and ERP-driven reporting improvements will be an advantage.
Candidate Profile
1.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline. CA Inter, CMA, MBA Finance, or equivalent qualifications would be preferred.
2.Candidates should possess approximately 4–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably supporting multiple entities or group structures.
3.Prior experience working with UAE entities, international accounting environments, or multi-country organizations will be preferred.
4.Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end closing processes is required.
5.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities are expected.
6.The candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional and international teams.
Key Success Metrics
- Accuracy and completeness of accounting records
- Timely month-end close and reconciliations
- Quality of reporting and schedules
- Resolution of accounting issues and reconciling items
- Effective management of multi-entity accounting activities
- Process improvements and system utilization
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