Accountant - Middle East

Dubai - Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)

About Us

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to support the Financial Controller with the control the finance and accounting methods, practices and procedures of the organization. The Accountant will be responsible for preparing appropriate financial assessments, accounting records and other information, allowing senior management to make informed business decisions and thereby improve the organization's profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist financial controller with periodic financial forecasting as and when required
• Control activities such as taxation, credit policies, costing and expense controls
• Ensure activities comply with legal, professional and ethical standards
• Ensure that financial processes and controls comply with all legal requirements, and with best practice
• Ensure that the company continues to comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (U.S.A.)
• Liaison with the organization's internal & external auditors providing relevant supporting documentation as required
• Manage resource(s) effectively to control general accounting functions and processes are maintained appropriately
• Measure performance against budgets and prepare variation, control and statistical reports as required
• Prepare cash flow statements on a periodic basis for review by financial controller to ensure cash flow is kept under control
• Prepare monthly and annual reports in accordance with management and statutory requirements
• Prepare payment runs to ensure vendors are paid to payment terms
• Review and interpret accounting and statistical information to ensure it is completely accurate before submission
• Support the annual budgeting process as and when required to ensure timely submission
• Support the local management team with relevant financial assistance as and when required
• Support the Financial Controller with relevant assistance and advice as required

About You

We are looking for a motivated and technically excellent accounting professional with:

Education:

• Degree in Business Accounting/Finance
• Globally recognized accountancy qualification

Experience:

• Bank Reconciliation and Foreign Currency transactions
• Financial Reporting including statutory and audit reporting
• General Ledger Reconciliations
• High level of computer skills – Accounting systems, Microsoft Suite – Advanced Excel experience essential
• Minimum of two years post qualification experience
• Stakeholder management experience to ensure effective business partnering

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• High level of initiative
• High level communication skills