Michael Page Hiring for Revenue Accountant at Dubai Full Time

Are you passionate about finance and seeking an opportunity to strengthen your skills in revenue accountancy? We have an exciting opportunity for you

Client Details

Our client is a fast growing and vibrant business advisory firm with more than 4,000 professionals with annual revenues in excess of $2 billion, and offices located in every major business centre in the world.

Our client values creativity and teams work, and are looking for a Revenue Accountant to join their team on a fixed-term contract, to add and gain more knowledge and value.

Please note that the Revenue Accountant role is a Fixed-Term Contract for a period of 6 months

Description

Playing an important role in the revenue recognition process across the Middle East, Africa & India regions – being responsible for all stages in the process and acting as a key contact for a specific business segment whilst assisting the other segments in other day-to-day dutiesProvide technical expertise on US GAAP revenue recognition and ensure revenue is booked in adherence with the appropriate standard(s)Review of commercial Letters of Engagement (“LOE”) to provide guidance and recommendations, to revenue earning business segments, on revenue recognition implicationsPreparation and posting of month-end journalsPreparation of balance sheet account reconciliations in line with SOX requirementsStrict adherence with the SOX compliance process at all timesPoint of contact for the US based SOX team.

Specifically, the provision of documentation, explanation of revenue entries and balance sheet reconciliations and handling SOX queries as part of periodic SOX testingDirect liaison with external auditors when necessaryOther ad hoc support to the department as required

Profile

Knowledge of revenue recognition rules and requirements under the new US GAAP revenue recognition standard, ASC 606 or knowledge and / or proven experience of IFRS 15.Professional services experienceExperience of performing the month-end close process within industryKnowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley environmentsAbility to work in a teamExcellent knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and analysis formulasExperience of working in a matrix organisation and dealing with European subsidiaries is a plus.

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this role will be offered a monthly competitive salary and benefits package.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to apply his/her hands on experience in a reputable and growing organisation.

Skills
revenue recognition, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, letter of engagements, timesheets, month-end closings