Manager Accounting /Tax GCC/Jordan at Adidas  will manage the day-to-day activities of the accounting function in GCC & Jordan, ensure compliance with all Group Finance policies and procedures, IFRS/local GAAP standards, local Tax/legal regulations, statutory/financial requirements, and business partner with all internal functions for key projects rolled out across the business. Also managing a team of 3 across 4 Legal Entities, the Manager Accounting shall lead all Tax, ERP and financial projects. This is a Senior level full time job. And salary can range between 15000-25000 AED/month.

Responsibilities of Manager Accounting

• Accounting:
• Month end, Quarter end and Year end closing in SAP, Grape/CFIN and smart close.
• Drive actual data accuracy for P&L.
• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliation, overview, and ageing review.
• Alignment and follow-up with team on aged accounts (all BS accounts).
• Drive OOH accuracy and target achievement for month end closing and RFC.
• Handle interim and year-end financial audits.
• Preparation of consolidated Financial statements and management accounts (5 entities).
• Manage yearly internal audit submissions.
• Maintain insurance contract renewals.
• Maintain updates of profit and cost structure creations.
• Payroll accounting and reconciliations with HR partners (understanding of labor law & financial impacts).
• Handle inventory valuation and intercompany markup reconciliations for all IC transactions.
• Submission of Cost of sales reconciliation monthly with gap analysis.
• Assisting in the preparation of operating overheads for RFC, SBP & Budget including relevant comments for variance.
• Providing assistance in the roll out of key projects in GCC and Jordan.
• Guidance to direct and indirect team on accounting treatment.
• Alignment with Real estate team to ensure accuracy of lease master data for IFRS 16.
• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong team relationships.
• Adhoc reporting and projects.
• Compliance & legal:
• Drive all IFRS/GAAP implementations locally and forecast future impacts.
• Issue Financial statements in alignment with External auditors.
• Submit FS to Ministry and JAFZA.
• Handle ESR reporting and other ad hoc reporting (Transfer pricing, SCAD, Dubai statistics).

Taxation:

• Implementation of Corporate tax in UAE.
• Drive all Tax, Transfer pricing and Economic substance submissions.
• Responsible for accurate and timely submission of local taxes.

Requirements for Role of Manager Accounting

• University degree in finance, preferably ACCA or CA.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in team management.

Skills And Knowledge Desired

• Data Accuracy.
• Policy Enforcement.
• Team management.
• Time management.
• Outlook: intermediate.
• Word: intermediate.
• Excel: advanced.
• PowerPoint: basic.
• Ideally with a qualified accounting/audit background.
• English (written and verbal).

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