Accounting Lead - Qatar

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious, mornings worth getting up for and family dinners unforgettable. Puck®, Dano®, Lurpak® and Castello® – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. There are 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 global employees at the heart of our business. Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.

Are you a skilled and experienced accountant looking for a new challenge? Do you have a strong knowledge of accounting procedures and financial statements? Arla Foods is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team and contribute to our finance department's success.
 

As the Accounting Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. You will be responsible for various accounting tasks, including reconciling accounts, managing treasury functions, analyzing financial information, and providing technical support to the management accountant. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining internal controls, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with financial standards.
 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Verifying and ensuring monthly reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable.
• Managing treasury functions, including payment and collection schedules, cash flow forecasts, and bank reconciliations.
• Analyzing financial information and summarizing the financial status of the company.
• Providing technical support and advice to the management accountant.
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
• Managing the accounting team and providing guidance as needed.
• Participating in financial standards setting and the forecast process.
• Preparing financial statements and producing budgets according to schedule.
• Directing internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monthly review of the trial balance and ensuring account reconciliations are completed.
• Managing tax declarations and tax audits.
• Supporting the month-end and year-end close process.
   

Requirements and Skills:

To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications and skills:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• Experience with the month-end/year-end close process.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, MS Dynamics, or Oracle.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
   

We have a purpose for Good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

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