Associate - Finance (Emirati Talent)

About EDGE:

EDGE is an advanced technology group established to develop disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. Solving real world challenges, it is dedicated to bringing innovative technologies and services to market with greater speed and efficiency. Our people are at the core of our business, inspiring us to imagine a new world of endless possibilities. Leveraging advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems and directed energy to artificial intelligence, we recognize that changing the fundamentals of the defense industry will take real collaboration and creativity.

This is why we want you to be a part of our initiative Advanced Concepts. Join us today to enable a secure future.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare/Initiate all due payments via Cheque, Transfer, Online etc. and facilitate further review and signature.
• Reconcile the Statement of Accounts of suppliers and resolve discrepancies on a regular basis.
• Ensure compliance of DOA (Delegation Of Authority) matrix for all financial transactions.
• Prepare bank reconciliations regularly to ensure the balance as per bank and books are correct.
• Act as a primary contact for payment related queries from Internal/External stockholders.
• Maintain Cheque register with accurate data to control and keep track of the transactions.
• Handle all type of banking facilities and maintain proper documentation and registers for LCs, APGs, PWBs etc.
• Prepare supplier ageing & advance reports and follow up on a regular basis to clear the advances.
• Monitor supplier invoices and ensure payments are made within five months from the date of posting, in adherence to the VAT law.
• Perform various month-end, year-end closing activities and report generation.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties wherever necessary on related matters.
• Prepare and submit Cash flow and other required reports for the management’s review from time to time.
• Assist in timely completion of External / Internal audit requirements by preparing specialized financial reports, providing required documentation and resolving discrepancies as required.
• Ensure the safe custody of blank cheques as well as other confidential documents related to finance department.
• Ensure the safe custody of supplier Guarantees, etc. and monitor its expiry against with service/goods receipt.
• Keep abreast with applicable tax laws, financial laws,  internal policies and other government regulations .
• Coach and guide Jr. Accountant in day to day accounting activities to meet the department deadlines.
• Recognise opportunities for continuous improvement and provide recommendations to improve and enhance the efficiency of the financial process and procedures.
• Perform other activities as directed by Chief Accountant in accordance with company policy and requirements.
• Planning & Organizing - Proficient in banking and treasury procedures for effective financial organization.
• Analytical Thinking - Understands financial reporting principles and possesses mathematical aptitude for analysis.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure - Capable of performing under pressure with efficiency and composure.
• Communicating and Influencing - Knowledgeable in reconciliation processes, adept at effective communication and influencing stakeholders

Knowledge/Qualification & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Finance.
• Preferred 5 years of similar experience. 
• Minimum Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent 
• Preferred Certified or partially qualified in any of the professional certification in accountancy (CPA, CA, CMA, ACCA, CIMA etc.) 
• Proficiency of MS Excel, Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of Reconciliation process.
• Knowledge of Banking & Treasury related procedures
• Understanding of Financial reporting and principles 
• Mathematical aptitude.