CME - Finance Specialist - Dubai

• Support the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of Canon Middle East.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting and payment activities.

• Support financial reporting, compliance, internal controls and coordination of regional accounting activities.

• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Finance function through process discipline, stakeholder coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and process supplier and customer invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Review & validate employee expense claims including supporting documentation.

• Coordinate with suppliers, employees and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, expense and payment-related queries.

• Prepare and process supplier payments and employee reimbursements through banking platforms and related systems.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.

• Prepare monthly reconciliations including bank, supplier, employee and other balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Assist with preparation of management reports and other finance-related analyses as required.

• Process and maintain accounting journals and other financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.

• Support statutory, regulatory and audit requirements by maintaining accurate records and providing relevant documentation.

• Support the accounting oversight of Representative Offices, including coordination with external accounting service providers and local stakeholders to ensure timely reporting and compliance.

• Ensure compliance with established internal controls, financial policies and procedures.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support finance transformation and automation initiatives where applicable.

• Perform other ad hoc accounting and finance duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail

• Analytical Thinking

• Customer Focus

• Business Acumen

• Planning and Organizing

• Problem Solving

• Stakeholder Management

• Accountability

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Time Management and Prioritization

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant recognized formal qualifications (University major in financial accounting) (essential).
• Professional Accounting qualifications (CA, ACCA, CIMA, etc).
• Practical “hands-on” exposure in a similar Finance role (3 years minimum).
• High level of Excel skills (essential)
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts
• Familiarity with MS Office, Email and Internet (essential).
• Fluency in written and spoken English essential (essential).
• High level of written and spoken communications required (essential).
• Able to handle pressure, meeting deadlines and follow instructions effectively.
• Methodical, disciplined individual with good attention to detail.
• Good team player
• Able to work in multicultural environment.
• Methodical, disciplined individual with good attention to detail.