Accountant

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Department: General Accounting
Full Time: Full-Time
Hours: 8am - 5pm

Job Details:

This position is responsible for assisting in the development and preparation of financial reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Prepares, examines and analyzes accounting records and financial statements to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
* Analyzes business operations to project future revenues and expenses
* Develops, maintains and analyzes budgets
* Analyzes accounts and reconciles supporting schedules
* Develops and documents recordkeeping and accounting systems
* Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates and significant financial shifts/changes
* Determines the proper handling of financial transactions
* Reviews, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
* Prepares ad hoc reports as requested

Experience:

* Minimum of two (2) years experience in a financial or accounting environment/role is required
* Knowledge of accounting principles, standards, procedures and analytical methodologies sufficient to generate financial reports
* Experience and proficiency in the use of PCs, spreadsheets and other business graphics software
* Strong technical and analytical skills
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to speak and write in English is required
* Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred
* Health care industry experience is preferred
* CPA or Chartered Accountant License required

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field, is required

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

* Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, extensive sitting, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout CCAD and lift up to 30 lbs.

Organization-Wide Competency Assessment Requirements:

* All employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including: Patient’s First, Collaboration, Mutual Respect, Quality, Patient Safety, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity and Compassion.
* All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.
* Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints.

Disclaimer:

The responsibilities described on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required of employees in the position.
Final determination of a candidate’s qualifications and eligibility to perform the job is at the sole discretion and judgment of the institute/department executive leadership.

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