About the job
Cobblestone Energy is an independent trading firm. Founded in 2017, we are part of the next generation of companies defining the future of global commodity trading. Although we have experienced very strong growth so far, we are still near the start of our journey. We have ambitions to go a lot further.
We specialise in the proprietary trading of the intraday and short-term wholesale electricity markets across Europe. We make use of advanced data analytics and extensive research to drive profitable decision making, trading enough electricity every day to power a small country and growing every day. Technology and risk management form the backbone of our business.
Cobblestone Values
Lifelong learning with continuous reflection
Independent thinking through a meritocracy of ideas
The team is more important than the individual
Being the best in any market we enter
Hiring and keeping only the most effective people
Others must benefit from our existence.
Financial Accountant – Dubai, UAE
Starting salary: 40,000 to 65,000 USD per annum DOE 0% tax environment + Discretionary performance-based bonus.
Job Description
We are looking for an ambitious Finance Professional to join our rapidly expanding business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help scale up the business and have a big impact in the Finance Department.
The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented and have a demonstrated ability to effectively influence the decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, financial analysis, logical reasoning, and the presentation of alternatives.
We are looking to build a department with sophisticated financial systems that can scale as we continue to grow.
What we offer in this role
Committed and remarkably talented colleagues.
An exciting and challenging career with unlimited growth opportunities.
An opportunity to build things from scratch and make independent decisions.
Opportunity to be part of the leadership team.
Requirements
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Finance
Ability to leverage technology to simplify, improve and innovate finance processes and systems.
Entrepreneurial individual ready to take complete ownership of finance processes.
Advanced analytical and numerical skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software; familiarity with data query/data management tools is desirable.
Independent thinker with a growth mindset.
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements) to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.
Manage and coordinate compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings in the different jurisdictions in which we have operations.
Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations.
Collecting and analysing financial data, which is then used in the preparation of weekly and monthly estimates
Preparing weekly cash flow statements, and controlling expenditure and cash flow
Coordinate the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
Examining financial records to check for accuracy
Manage the preparation and posting of receipts, deposits, purchase orders, invoices, refunds, and other standard bookkeeping tasks
Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable
Provide oversight to Admin in line with petty cash disbursements, replenishment and petty cash count. Review and oversee reimbursements.
Coordinate the preparation, tracking, and reconciliation of ledgers, budgets and financial plans.
Coordinate the payroll preparation process
Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
Report on financial projections (e.g. liquidity and cash flow)
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Develop mechanisms, policies, and procedures to enhance compliance to the requirements of the finance functions, and accounting standards and regulations.
Implement and drive improvements in the core financial processes and reporting for the business.
Use technology to streamline and amplify our finance function capabilities.
Learn new technologies and transform your learnings into applicable tools to benefit our growth ambitions.
Motivate/lead/train/supervise other team members within the finance function.
Desirable Qualities
2+ years’ experience in one of the large accounting /audit firms.
Exposure to finance issues in multiple jurisdictions
1+ years in similar business activities (e.g., Trading / Electricity Trading).
Experience with Group accounting and cross border transactions
In-depth understanding of bookkeeping procedures
Solid knowledge of accounting regulations
BSc degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics or relevant field
Additional certification (e.g. ACCA or CPA) is preferred
Apply via :
eenergy.com
