Senior Accountant

Job Description Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Accountant for our finance team within our Operations EMEA business. Due to the nature of the projects and expectation, the position will be based full time at our corporate office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The RoleWe are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to ensure regional reporting and compliance activities are completed in an accurate and timely manner. This involves the completion of all statutory compliance for legal entities in the region in line with deadlines and working closely with Group Finance to ensure that the audit process for EMEA legal entities is managed appropriately.What We Can OfferMeaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy SectorCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our businessCompetitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marketMedical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatmentGroup Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance coverEnd of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefitThe Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the companyLong Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestonesCommitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our professionEnergy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their fieldResponsibilitiesResponsible for the preparation and completion of the legal entity statutory accounts and tax returns, ensuring that there is supporting information held for all balances and disclosures reported, and that deadlines for returns are metSupport the co-ordination and completion of the EMEA statutory audit process for each legal entity and acting as a key focal point for the external auditorsAct as a focal point for the outsourced tax professionals and ensuring that the overall tax analysis collection process is managed and coordinated in a proper mannerAll VAT filings and compliance are completed within the statutory deadlineResponsible for Personnel Income tax and Social Security complianceMaintain the cashflow position by working closely with the Group Treasury teamEnsure global compliance tool is maintained and kept up-to-date in line with filingsEnsure results are accurately reported and analyzedFocal point for the implementation of the corporate tax in UAE including the transfer pricing mechanismPreparation / Review of Balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and Government surveysFocal point of contact for all matters relating to Finance Shared CentreLiaising with external, internal and client auditorsExecution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when requiredQualificationsAt Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.Bachelor Degree in AccountingQualified ICAS / ICAEW / ACCA / ACA or equivalentMinimum 3 years of experience in a similar rolePrevious accounting experience in a similar roleProficient user of ExcelInternational Financial Reporting Standards and how they are adhered to and appliedExperience of standard statutory accounts completion software desirable, but not essentialKnowledge of Corporate Tax and VAT.The candidate must be proficient in Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking).About UsWood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.comDiversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexu