Job Title : Accounting Manager – KSA
Company Name: Thales
Job Details: Accounting Manager – KSA | Thales
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At least 7 years of experience with a large sized company, preferably MNC of which last 4 years to be of supervisory role.
About the job
Location: Cairo, Egypt
In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow’s possible.
Thales has built a presence in Egypt for over 40 years and has today over 100 employees. Thales in Egypt is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE.Together We delivered fare collection and control and communication systems for the first metro line in Africa, Metro Line 1 in Cairo. Since then we have continued to bring growth and security and safety to the country by upgrading these transportation systems as well as providing solutions for customers in air traffic management, air defence and Navy.
Roles & Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all aspects of accounting department for Thales KSA entities.
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.
Work Experience Requirements
At least 7 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 head office functions in MNC with ability to communicate with people from different regions.
Ability to take over Business Partner Role
Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements
Professional certificate is preferred (CPA, CMA, etc.)
Strong knowledge of IFRS
Proficient in SAP
Knowledge of KSA
Preferred Skills
Strong capacity to influence key stakeholders / engage & develop teams.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and solve problems effectively.
Leadership, management, and team building skills.
Agility, adaptability, and flexibility
Multitasker
Work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Strong ability to plan for self and team.
Excellent team working skills with peers and cross functional teams.
Effective communicator capable of influencing in a multi-cultural environment.
French Language is preferable.
Fluent in English
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now! |
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