CME - Finance Specialist - Dubai

Role Overview

Finance Specialist – Canon Middle East, Dubai. The Finance Specialist is responsible for the financial month close and all financial reporting for Canon Middle East operations.

Role Purpose

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 while maintaining compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Processing

• Review and process supplier and customer invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Review and validate employee expense claims including supporting documentation.
• Prepare and process supplier payments and employee reimbursements through banking platforms and related systems.
• Process and maintain accounting journals and other financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.

Reconciliations & Close

• Prepare monthly reconciliations including bank, supplier, employee and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.

Reporting & Analysis

• Assist with preparation of management reports and other finance-related analyses as required.
• Support financial reporting, compliance, internal controls and coordination of regional accounting activities.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with suppliers, employees and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, expense and payment-related queries.
• Support the accounting oversight of Representative Offices, including coordination with external accounting service providers and local stakeholders to ensure timely reporting and compliance.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with established internal controls, financial policies and procedures.
• Support statutory, regulatory and audit requirements by maintaining accurate records and providing relevant documentation.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support finance transformation and automation initiatives where applicable.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Finance function through process discipline, stakeholder coordination and continuous improvement initiatives.

Other Duties

• Perform other ad hoc accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant recognized formal qualification in financial accounting at university level (essential).
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Minimum 3 years of practical hands-on exposure in a similar finance role.

Skills & Competencies

• High level of Excel skills (essential).
• High level of MS Office, Email and Internet proficiency (essential).
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (essential).
• High level of written and spoken communication skills (essential).
• 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.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines effectively.
• Methodical and disciplined approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.