Job Purpose and Summary

To support the finance and the management team of Canon Middle East by providing high quality financial analysis and timely internal management reporting.To support the growth of business at Canon by developing standardized policies and procedures to improve the internal control environment, ensuring compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.To control and manage the regular budgeting and forecasting requirements ensuring that all deadlines are met, and realistic estimates are submitted to head office.

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution. Day to day transactional accounting. Maintain proper books of accounts, as per IFRS/US GAAPPreparation of monthly reporting pack and management accounting/reportingIn-charge of consolidation and elimination of group accountsPrepare & process various monthly journal entries prior to closingMonthly exchange rate updatesSubmission of monthly results to headquartersPreparation of cash flow forecastMonthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts to confirm completeness and accuracy assertionAssist quarterly submission of VAT returnsEnsure strong internal controls to protect the assets of the companyAssisting in preparation of auditing schedulesAssisting in preparing internal audit workings & sox testingCoordinating across departments to resolve accounting issuesManaging the master data for accounting & reporting tools

Reporting

Monthly management report pack to management prior and post-closing the monthPreparation and full control of annual & semi-annual budget preparations.Other ad hoc reports as requested by management & headquarters

General 

Offer support and guidance to other Finance team membersLiaise with IT department to develop reports in Orion systemCarry out other duties as assigned by the Management

What we ask

Relevant recognized formal qualifications (University and management accounting. E.g. CA, ACCA, CIMA etc)Grip on IFRS/US Gaap and Auditing standardsUp to date on VAT and CIT implementation and news/ updatesPractical “hands-on” exposure in a similar business environment (3 years minimum)Strong analytical skills – able to see the “big picture”Able to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels especially management.Fluency in written and spoken English is essentialPro efficient excel knowledgeFamiliarity with Orion ERP system (preferred but not essential)

You will need

Good team playerExcellent communication skillsAble to work in multicultural environmentMethodical, disciplined individual with good attention to detail

Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.