Assistant Manager - Accounts - Jobs in Bahrain, Dubai

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONAbout Us: Apparel Group is a leading company in Dubai, committed to delivering excellence in its industry. We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled Assistant Manager - General Ledger to join our finance team. This role will be crucial in managing book closing processes, cross-functional collaboration, and audit interactions.Position Summary:The Assistant Manager - Accounts is a key position within our finance department. This role requires a candidate with 6-7 years of experience in book closing and a strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and auditors. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our general ledger, as well as supporting audit activities.Key Responsibilities:

• Book Closing: Lead and manage the book closing process to ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing. This includes overseeing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to finance, operations, and other departments, to ensure that financial transactions and data are accurately recorded and reported.
• General Ledger Management: Oversee and maintain the integrity of the general ledger. Ensure that accounts are properly reconciled, and financial data is accurately recorded and classified.
• Audit Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for auditors, both internal and external, during financial and compliance audits. Provide necessary documentation and explanations, and work to address audit findings and recommendations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies or areas for improvement.
• Process Improvement: Continuously review and enhance financial processes and controls to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, assisting in their professional development.

Qualifications:

• 6-7 years of experience in book closing, general ledger management, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in dealing with cross-functional teams and auditors.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.

Why Apparel Group

• Join a reputable company in Dubai with a commitment to excellence and growth.
• Play a pivotal role in managing the general ledger and supporting audit activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and controls.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment with room for career advancement.

If you are an experienced finance professional with a strong background in book closing, cross-functional collaboration, and audit interactions, we invite you to apply for the position of Assistant Manager - Accounts at Apparel Group.

Keyskills :
accounting financial reporting Audit Coordination Team Leadership process improvement

About Company

ABOUT US "Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate residing at the crossroads of the modern economy - Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Today, the Apparel Group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its more than 1750+ stores and 75+ brands across all platforms employing 17,000 multicultural staff covering four continents. Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines. Also, Apparel Group provides customers the experience of shopping from the comfort of their own home with ease and convenience via our E-Commerce site 6thStreet.com Apparel Group Operates Brands from around the world, originating from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and include leading names in Fashion, Footwear & Lifestyle such as Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Skechers, Aldo, Nine West, Aeropostale, Jamies Italian to name a few and other key brands include Tim Hortons, Cold Stone Creamery, Inglot, Rituals etc.. The Apparel Group owes its amazing growth to the vision and guidance of its dynamic Chairman, Nilesh Ved, who has taken the company from strength to strength since its inception in the last two decades."