Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting processes including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of transactions
• Implement and maintain internal control procedures across UAE and KSA offices
• Collaborate with managers to review monthly results, providing support and explanations to ensure understanding and actionable insights
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to tax advisors and ensure all compliance requirements are met
• Develop and maintain revenue and expense forecasts, as well as annual budgets for the Middle East branches
• Prepare and update monthly project P&Ls for selected implementation projects and ensure proper revenue recognition schedules
• Generate monthly and annual financial statements, performing variance analysis and providing interpretation to management
• Ensure timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies
• Provide regular cash flow forecasts and manage local cash flow effectively
• Review all expense reports for compliance with company policies and VAT or other tax regulations
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and attorneys on accounting, tax, and regulatory matters
• Ensure internal accounting systems reconcile with statutory records maintained by third-party service providers
• Coordinate with outside payroll service providers on payroll and payroll tax matters
• Prepare and file monthly and quarterly VAT and WHT returns
• Oversee local risk management related to financial operations
• Respond to ad hoc management requests and special projects as assigned
• Recommend improvements to systems, procedures, and accounting processes to the International Controller
• Support other InterSystems branches as needed and provide guidance on standard accounting and business practices
• Manage, train, and motivate finance team members reporting directly to the Controller