PCFC - Senior Accountant General Ledger & Tax

About Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation:

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) was officially established in 2001, under the authority of the Dubai Government. There are a  number of entities and institutions operating under its umbrella, including Port Rashid, Jebel Ali Port, Al Hamriya Port, which are managed by Dubai Ports Authority, in addition to the Department of Planning and Development - Trakhees, the Dubai Maritime ​Authority and the Office of the Marine Agency for Wooden Dhows, as well as the investment arm and  security arm of the corporation, represented by Investment Department and Security Department.

Key Accountabilities(Statements that describe the main responsibilities of the job)

• Responsible for managing financial reports, records and general ledgers.
• Prepare and analyze budgets and perform general accounting. Ensure the data integrity of all General Ledgers for PCFC entities.
• Prepare journal entries for revenue, accruals, and reconciliation. Assist in audits and quarterly closings.
• Perform timely closing of GL module (FSCP) on a monthly basis in line with the agreed timelines.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts, Inter-company accounts, Prepayments, allocations etc. on a monthly basis.
• Reconciling various GL accounts as required, preparing 'action-triggering' schedules, analysis of expense accounts.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies (if any) related to GL and perform/suggest clean-up / reclassification (if any) as required.
• Prepare trial balance and reports that would enable analysis of the accounts and supports audit.
• Prepare JV’s and provide for review and posting.
• Review of Quarterly VAT Return prepared by Accountant
• Review of Inward and Outward Register and compliance check the sample of documents.
• Contribute in achievement of Department objectives by executing / achieving the KPIs assigned by line manager and submit relevant supporting documents during KPIs evaluation.

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or any relevant field of study.

3+ years of experience in a similar role.