Senior Accountant

International SOS Supply is dedicated to saving lives and contributing to the overall improvement of health in the remotest corners of the world. Be that on land, air, or water. We achieve this by providing the right medical supplies precisely when and where they are needed. Fostering healthier communities and saving lives where it matters most.

International SOS Supply supports clients in the aviation, yachting, maritime, oil and gas, government and NGOs, energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

International SOS Supply GS Senior Accountant is responsible to perform and manage day-to-day accounting operations, including intercompany billing, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and compliance with relevant local regulations and internal Group Accounting policies.

B. Key Responsibilities

Accounting/General Ledger Management

• Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
• Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Assist in the coordination of statutory audit. Prepare and manage documentation for audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring accuracy over balance sheet accounts and resolve all reconciling differences.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial information and reports for statutory and management purposes.
• Ensure compliance to General Affairs Policy and Procedures (GAPP) for the company.

Payroll

• Process monthly payroll, ensuring costs for all budgeted headcounts are captured accurately and timely in line with budget expectations. Investigate and explain any material deviations vs budget.
• Prepare intercompany recharges for HC paid by MSIGS but budgeted by another LE are recharged accurately and in a timely manner.

Taxation

• Prepare quarterly VAT returns in-line with UAE Taxation Authority requirements.
• Ensure all invoices (external and inter-company) received are compliant with UAE Taxation Authority requirements.

Billing

Inter-company billing

• Lead the inter-co billing function for the existing and new contracts and customers.
• Ensure continuity of service delivery by generating inter-company invoices in a timely and professional manner in accordance with the agreed billing guidelines.
• Work closely with Contracting Entity, MSI GS Operations and KAM’s to ensure all billing information provided is complete, accurate and timely and that supporting order delivery details are accurate and complete to mitigate risk of invoice rejection.

• BS degree in Finance or Accounting
• Chartered Accountant/CPA; preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
• SAGE X3 experience highly desirable
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Plan and organize - Sets clearly defined objectives; Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; Manages time effectively; Identifies and organizes resources needed to accomplish tasks; Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.
• Attention to Detail - High level of accuracy in financial reporting and data management. Meticulous in managing reconciliations and month-end closings.
• Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies and issues in financial records. Proactive in improving processes and finding efficiencies.
• Coping with pressure and setbacks - Works productively in a pressurized environment; Keeps emotions under control during difficult situations; Balances the demands of a work life and a personal life; Maintains a positive outlook at work; Handles criticism well and learns from it.
• Achieve personal work goals and objectives - Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm; works hard and puts in longer hours when it is necessary; Identifies development strategies needed to achieve career goals and make use of developmental of training opportunities; Seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence.
• Team Collaboration - Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with other departments and external auditors.
• Applying Expertise & Technology - Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; Develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development; Shares expertise and knowledge with others; Uses technology to achieve work objectives; Demonstrates an understanding of different organizational departments and functions.

• +5 years relevant experience.
• Experience operating in matrix organization with evidence of communicating with a variety of people at different levels.
• Experience dealing with external clients, providers, and organizations.

• Ability to communicate in English fluently (oral and written).

• Occasional travel: training, finance conference etc.

This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform. The incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review.