About the job
About Us
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the worlds most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About The Role
Local Unit & Position Description
The global shared services group (GSS) within DNV provide support services and key competencies in Finance, Human resources, IT, Real Estate and Procurement. GSS strategic goals are to provide high-quality, cost-efficient support services to all business areas and to the group units. GSS shall deliver high quality support services, fully aligned with Group policies and in compliance with laws and regulations of the countries where we operate.
To meet its proximity and efficiency goals, GSS is organized into two Global centers and regional centers. GSS Finance has consolidated Middle Eastern and Africa (MEA) operations into a center responsible for defined finance processes and business partnering in Dubai, UAE.
The chief accountant oversees, reviews, and evaluates the corporate compliance program on local, area or regional level, which includes internal control procedures and policies. The chief Accountant ensures that management and employees comply with local statutory rules and regulations, that corporate and company policies are being followed.
The chief accountant is accountable to GSS management, in all compliance matters as listed in the job purpose. Accountability is achieved through providing stewardship on compliance matters for Business area/GSS management in the Region.
Work To Be Performed/major Duties
Responsible for all statutory reporting and compliance within legal entities in Middle East
Drive standardization of accounting processes and recording of transactions in collaboration with the GSS global centers
Drive standardization of the chart of accounts and cost center structure for the legal entities
Work with GPO, Business Controllers, FP&A and GSS teams to standardize daily, weekly and monthly reporting
Monitors shares capital development, dividends and makes sure that equity rules and dividend payment rules are followed and are legally compliant (e.g. thin capitalization rules, limits to dividends, WHT on dividends, dividend reporting).
Ensures compliance with Group accounting standards, International Accounting Standards, Statutory and Tax rules
In collaboration with MEA Tax team, supports tax compliance, supports in tax reviews, supports in preparation of tax reports, transfer pricing documentation and tax calculation for annual group and statutory accounts.
Supports in yearly external and group scope audits, preparation of annual statutory accounts, notes and annual reports incl. public announcements, if requested
Coordinates and facilitates in internal Control matters
Prepares companies for Internal Control visits and participates in Group Internal Control visits
Works with the business, group treasury team to ensure cash availability and cash efficiency within the legal entities in scope
Acts as main contact point for general accounting processes and group reporting towards the shared service center, which includes providing input to specific accruals, provisions, Intercompany invoicing, investments and asset reviews, stocks, revenue recognition, cost of sales adjustments and questions to non-standard or complex journal entries.
Acts as main contact point towards auditors and outsourcing partners from local/area side
Advisor to the business area teams on accounting treatments, commercial matters or with DNV compliance matters
Takes part in improvements projects including the legal entity efficiency project
Local project management and/or support with implementation of company restructuring, business integration, mergers and acquisition projects.
What we offer
We have a comprehensive range of benefits. Heres a small selection of what we offer:
Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Casual/Sick, Compassionate, Local Public, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity, Parental, Household moving, Hajj)
Pension and Insurance Policies (Medical Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Prescription glasses, End of service benefits & Pension)
Training and Development Assistance (Professional Membership, On-The-Job Training, Training Programs)
Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Mobile Phone Reimbursement)
Company bonus/Profit share
Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
About You
Professional Accountant with CA, CMA or CPA designation
Educational background within Finance (BA or MA level).
At least 5 years of experience working as finance or compliance manager or senior finance professional
Solid experience from a global finance organization in an international company. Good understanding of all key business processes across functional areas.
Experience working in Oracle is an advantage
Sharp judgment and good communication skills
Positive attitude, customer centric mindset and the willingness to go the extra mile to meet organizational goals.
Ability to lead and influence below, above and across the line
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documentation and various financial reports
Energetic and approachable, fostering positive atmosphere
Solution oriented, willing to take initiative to solve problems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
Attentive to detail and deadlines
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Strong business acumen
Proven ability to learn and understand new software/accounting systems
Fluent in English: writing and speaking. Written and verbal communication skills in the following languages is an advantage: Portuguese, French, Arabic.
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