Job Description

Location: Kochi, Kerala, India

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Work Location: Client's Kochi Office

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Primary Responsibility: GCC Finance Operations

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Employment Type: Full-Time

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Experience: 10+ Years

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Reports To: Management

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About the Employer

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Our client is a fast-growing, diversified organization operating across multiple business verticals and international markets , with business operations across the GCC region .

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As part of its continued growth and international expansion, our client is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant – GCC Operations to be based at their Kochi office and manage and coordinate accounting and finance operations across their GCC businesses.

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The role will work closely with management and finance stakeholders across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait , ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, timely compliance, and smooth coordination of finance activities across GCC entities.

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Position Summary

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The Senior Accountant – GCC Operations will be responsible for managing and coordinating end-to-end accounting and finance activities across GCC operations while being based in Kochi .

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The ideal candidate should have robust hands-on experience in GCC accounting, financial reporting, VAT/tax compliance, audit coordination, reconciliations, cash-flow management, and multi-entity accounting .

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Experience with UAE and KSA finance operations is particularly valuable, while exposure to other GCC markets will be an added advantage.

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The candidate must be comfortable working with multiple entities, currencies, regulatory environments, and geographically distributed teams.

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Key Responsibilities

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GCC Accounting Operations

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- Manage and coordinate accounting operations across GCC entities.
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- Maintain accurate books of accounts and financial records for multiple entities.
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- Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and bank reconciliations.
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- Review accounting entries, provisions, accruals, and adjustments.
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- Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of accounts.
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- Coordinate with local finance teams and stakeholders across GCC countries.
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GCC Tax & Statutory Compliance

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- Coordinate applicable VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax, and other statutory compliance across GCC jurisdictions.
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- Ensure timely preparation and submission of applicable tax returns and regulatory requirements.
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- Coordinate with local tax consultants, accountants, and regulatory advisors.
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- Maintain appropriate tax records and supporting documentation.
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- Monitor changes in GCC accounting and taxation regulations and assess their impact on the business.
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Financial Reporting & MIS

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- Prepare periodic financial statements for GCC entities.
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- Consolidate financial information across multiple entities where required.
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- Prepare MIS reports and management dashboards.
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- Analyze revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow,



and working capital.
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- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
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- Provide management with accurate and timely financial insights.
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Cash Flow & Working Capital

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- Monitor cash flow across GCC entities.
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- Track receivables, payables, and outstanding balances.
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- Coordinate payment planning and collection follow-ups.
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- Monitor bank transactions and perform regular reconciliations.
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- Support effective working-capital management across entities and currencies.
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Audit & External Coordination

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- Coordinate statutory, financial, tax, and internal audits across GCC entities.
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- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, accountants, banks, and financial advisors.
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- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
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- Ensure timely resolution of audit queries and observations.
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- Maintain complete and audit-ready financial records.
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Internal Controls & Process Excellence

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- Establish and strengthen finance processes and internal controls across GCC operations.
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- Identify financial risks, discrepancies, and control gaps.
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- Standardize accounting and reporting processes across entities where practical.
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- Develop and maintain finance-related SOPs.
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- Identify opportunities for finance process improvement and automation.
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Management Support

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- Work closely with management on GCC financial and accounting matters.
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- Provide financial insights to support business and investment decisions.
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- Support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis.
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- Evaluate the financial implications of new business initiatives and market expansion.
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- Support the establishment of finance processes for new GCC entities or operations.
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Cross-Border & Multi-Entity Coordination

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- Coordinate finance activities between the Kochi office and GCC entities.
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- Manage financial information across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.
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- Ensure timely flow of information between local teams, management, auditors, and consultants.
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- Support intercompany reconciliations and transactions.
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- Maintain consistency and accuracy in financial reporting across entities.
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Required Qualifications

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- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline .
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- CA / CMA / M.Com / MBA Finance is an advantage.
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- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
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- Strong practical knowledge of GCC accounting and compliance requirements.
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Experience

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- 10+ years of experience in accounting and finance.
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- Strong experience in GCC accounting and finance operations .
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- Experience managing accounting operations across multiple entities is preferred.
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- Strong exposure to UAE and/or KSA accounting, VAT, taxation, and statutory compliance .
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- Experience with other GCC markets such as Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait is an advantage.
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- Experience coordinating with GCC-based auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory advisors.
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- Experience working across multiple business verticals and international markets is preferred.
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Technical Skills

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- GCC Accounting
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- Multi-Entity Accounting
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- Financial Reporting
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- VAT & Tax Compliance
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- Corporate Tax
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- Accounts Payable & Receivable
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- General Ledger
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- Bank Reconciliation
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- Cash Flow Management
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- Working Capital Management
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- MIS Reporting
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- Budgeting & Forecasting
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- Audit Management
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- Intercompany Accounting
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- Internal Controls
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- ERP / Accounting Software
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- Advanced Microsoft Excel
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GCC Market Exposure

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Experience in one or more of the following markets is preferred:

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- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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- Saudi Arabia (KSA)
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- Qatar
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- Oman
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Experience across multiple GCC jurisdictions will be a strong advantage.

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Core Competencies

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- Strong financial and commercial acumen
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- GCC regulatory awareness
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- Analytical and problem-solving skills
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- Multi-entity financial management
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- Cross-border coordination
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- High attention to detail
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- Strong stakeholder management
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- Leadership and team management
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- Planning and organization
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- Decision-making ability
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- Confidentiality and integrity
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- Ability to work independently across multiple locations
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Work Arrangement

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- Work Location: Client's Kochi office.
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- Primary Scope: Finance and accounting operations across GCC businesses.
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- Regular coordination with management and finance stakeholders across GCC countries.
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- The candidate must be comfortable managing finance operations across multiple countries, currencies, entities, and regulatory environments.
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Compensation & Benefits

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- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
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- Provident Fund (PF) and applicable statutory benefits.
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- Health insurance coverage.
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- Mobile/telephone reimbursement.
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- Performance-based incentives.
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- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
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Why Join?

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- Work from the client's Kochi office while managing GCC-wide finance operations .
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- Gain exposure to accounting and financial operations across multiple GCC markets.
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- Work directly with management and international finance stakeholders.
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- Exposure to multiple entities, business verticals, currencies, and regulatory environments.
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- Opportunity to build scalable and standardized finance systems across GCC operations.
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- Play a key role in supporting the organization's continued international expansion.
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