Finance Officer

AtkinsRéalis business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies.

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, AtkinsRéalis are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 years history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation, and other infrastructure programmes.

AtkinsRéalis in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

**About AtkinsRéalis**

**Job Description
- Finance Officer**:
**Purpose**

Reporting to the Project Director, the Procurement Specialist will work to identify, develop and implement strategies, contracts and processes for the outsourcing of services in a multi-Client real estate management portfolio.

As Specialist, the person will provide leadership, guidance and direction to team members, interact with key operational staff to communicate on competitive initiatives, and report to the Senior Manager regarding regional activities

**Responsibilities**
- Record and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
- Update accounts receivable.
- Processes supplier invoices; troubleshoots and resolves issues.
- Reviews all cheque processing and fund transfers.
- Review and process expense reports
- Prepares and submits subcontractors’ payment reports.
- Prepares monthly accounts reconciliations and resolve any outstanding items.
- Supports our Operations personnel and respond to any ad-hoc requests from them.
- Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
- Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
- Assist with other accounting projects
- Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
- Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
- Assist Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
- Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s in finance, Accounting, Commerce or related field.
- 3+ years’ work experience in core accounting function.
- Excellent English and Arabic written and spoken communication.
- Must demonstrate attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skills.
- Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
- A strong knowledge of MS-Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Comfortable with ERP systems and knowledge of J.D. Edwards, in particular, is an asset.
- Ability to learn and understand the Contractual Payment Mechanism and the working within the QFM CAFM system to avoid unnecessary KPI performance deductions.
- Deputize for Finance Manager in times of its absence.

**Rewards and Benefits**

**We offer an excellent package which includes**:

- A competitive salary
- 26 working days annual leave (6-day work week)
- Medical and life insurance cover.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin.
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24-hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

We pursue this commitment by:
Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.