Accounting Manager – DIS Middle East and Africa

· Oversee and manage all aspects of accounting department for all DIS entities in Middle East and Africa. · Supervise and mentor accounting staff providing training and support to ensure the team is working on maximum efficiency. · Ensure the timely preparation of financial statements for all entities in scope. · Manage and supervise the different tax compliance filings for the served entities. · Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with relevant laws and regulations · Approve Complex Journal entries and account reconciliations · Ensure the accuracy of books and records by analysing and reviewing trial balance as well as drive balance sheet review process and provide remediation and solution · Work closely with different country finance & project controllers. · Responsible for resolving reporting and closing queries and develop controls to avoid repeated issues Requirements · At least 8 years of experience with a large sized company, preferably MNC of which last 4 years to be of supervisory role · Shared Services Experience is preferable · Experience in regional or headoffice functions in MNC with ability to communicate with people from different regions · Ability to take over Business Partner Role · Professional certificate is preferred (CPA, CMA, etc.) · Strong knowledge of IFRS