B. Key Responsibilities (Critical responsibilities and skills of this position, listed in order of importance)

• Manage the monthly balance sheet review process, in coordination with the shared services team as well as the various Finance Managers
• Be the primary POC for all interco related matters including reconciliations, settlements, novations etc.
• Highlight potential risks and/or exposures in the balance sheet accounts as well as in existing processes/methodologies and suggest improvements/adjustments where needed
• Primary responsibility for compliance and external reporting requirements such as VAT filing and audits
• Ensure that recurring deliverables to Corp or other internal stakeholders are reviewed and submitted on time
• Assist the Global MS FC / CFO / Finance Managers or other members of the Finance team on relevant Ad Hoc projects as may be deemed necessary
• Ensure proper training and communication with the GSS team and document with process maps and SOP’s

C. Job Profile

Required Skills and Knowledge (Brief description of technical knowledge or skills needed to perform the job)

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP / IFRS), income statement and balance sheet items is a must
• Able to work with a diverse group of people from different backgrounds and culture
• Knowledge of Middle East North Africa working environment and practices a big plus
• High computer literacy, such as in Excel, Word and Powerpoint is expected, whilst prior experience with COGNOS, SUN Systems and/or Vision Excel will be advantageous
• Ability to analyze / solve problems in a fast paced environment with multi-tasking capability and commitment to meeting set deadlines and deliverables

Required Competencies (Critical behaviors necessary to successfully perform the job)

Required Work Experience (Brief description of the job-related experience needed to perform the job)

• Minimum 5 years of public and/or private accounting experience.

Required Qualifications (Brief description of the educational background needed to perform the job)

• BS degree in Accounting or related course is required

• CPA, Chartered or Certified Accountant or any similar qualification is preferred

Required Languages (Brief description of the language skills needed to perform the job)

• Very good command of the English language, both oral and written is an absolute must. Arabic and/or French is a significant advantage.

Travel / Rotation Requirements (Brief description of any travel or rotation requirements)

• Rotation is not applicable, likewise is also not expected to travel heavily with the possible exception of occasional visits to local sites for audits and/or trainings