ACCOUNTS AND PAYROLL MANAGER - DUBAI

THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts and Payroll Manager to join a dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast-moving broking environment.  The role sits within a small global Finance team in our Dubai office and is ideal opportunity for an experienced Accounts and Payroll professional looking for the next step in their career.The role is offered on a part-time basis of approximately 3 days per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for processing & payment of supplier invoices and accounts receivable
  

  
  

• Administration and reconciliation of corporate bank accounts
  

  
  

• Recording of invoices and related financial data to the correct accounts and cost centres, adhering to strict month-end/year-end close deadlines
  

  
  

• Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies.
  

  
  

• Reconcile vendor account statements and related transactions.
  

  
  

• Process and review employee expense reports including training relevant personnel and ensuring adherence to policy.
  

  
  

• Process payroll for employees in Dubai office, identifying areas for improvement
  

  
  

• Collaborate with Finance, HR and other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations and proactively resolve any payroll-related issues. 
  

  
  

• Ensure adherence to company policies, respond to all audit queries in a timely manner
  

  
  

• Maintain historical records by scanning and filing all documents.
  

  
  

• Deal with incoming communication relating to the Finance Department
  

  
  

• Complete any mandatory training required by the company by required deadlines.
  

  
  

• Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require. 
  

  
  

• Adhere to strict governance and controls that are in place; suggest areas / processes for improvement.
  

  
  

Competencies 

• Good knowledge of multiple A/P sub-ledgers and multi-currency transactions – essential
  

  
  

• Financial Services industry experience and understanding of the markets in which the company operates - preferred
  

  
  

• Team oriented; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities- essential.
  

  
  

• Proven administrative experience within Finance - essential
  

  
  

• Excellent Excel skills and comfortable manipulating large quantities of data, deep knowledge of AccountsIQ – essential 
  

  
  

• First class attention to detail; Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively; manages expectations - essential
  

  
  

• Familiarity with accounting software – essential
  

  
  

• Educated to degree level with BSc degree in Finance, Acc