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Full-time

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

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)

#	Competency		Description
1	Action Oriented	X	Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging: not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning ; seizes more opportunities than other.
24	Functional/Technical	X	Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do their job at a high level of accomplishment.
32	Learning on the Fly	X	Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
43	Perseverance/Industry	X	Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
51	Problem Solving	X	Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.

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

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

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

Additional Information:

- Work under pressure and multiple deadlines