About the Job
As a part of the Middle Finance Team, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for providing support to the Finance Manager and wider business in the areas of financial accounting, reporting, reviews, internal audits and internal governance/business controls.
Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:
Accounts Payable
Working through our Financial Shared Services Function in India to ensure accurate and timely processing of all invoices from vendors and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in accordance with the contracted terms with vendors.
Liaise with vendors and suppliers regarding onboarding documentation, purchase orders, contracts, invoices, statements, payments etc.
Accounts Receivable
Working through our Financial Shared Services Function in India to ensure accurate and efficient processing of invoices to customers and monitoring incoming payments, and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts.
Liaise with customers regarding purchase orders, contracts, invoices, statements, payments etc.
Treasury/Cash
Reviewing the reconciliation of bank statements and accounts to ensure correct posting of all transactions and assist with clearing any reconciling items.
Taxation/regulatory
Production of tax returns for the entities in Saudi inc. coordination of any tax, statutory, and internal audits / assessments.
Co-ordinate project and country compliance with Group Directives including insurances, trade licenses and registrations as required.
To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate the following competencies:
IT and standard industry software skills, including hands-on knowledge of BIM and other digital platforms
Continuously looking for innovations and improvements to manage workload and accomplish deliverables across individuals, teams and projects
Using leadership skills to build and nurture relationships and also creating effective working environments
Able to colaborate with multiple teams with diverse backgrounds on geographically and culturally diverse teams
In Mott MacDonald, we have a strong policy ethical behaviour and expect the highest standards of ethical practice. These are at the core of our corporate values hence do not engage in any aspects of bribery or corrupt practice. As such, we expect staff must always act:
Professionally
With integrity
With due skill, care and diligence
In good faith, and
In compliance with all applicable laws
Dedicated team player with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels including external stakeholders
Adopting a proactive approach towards complex tasks and overall delivery
Sound knowledge of professional and international standards.
Candidate Specifications:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting; professional qualifications within accountancy will be an added advantage
Conversant in the use of Microsoft products and experience in other ERP systems
Willingness to study for professional accountancy exams or part qualified.
Proven ability to produce accurate management reports to tight deadlines.
Willingness to undertake business travel as required around the GCC and India.
Flexibility to work longer hours at peak times as required.
Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.
Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.
We can offer:
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