Controller

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

Job Details:

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, this position will serve as a primary resource providing administrative, analytical and managerial support related to financial activities of CCAD and other related projects. Key responsibilities for this position will include financial reporting, general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, property accounting, budgeting and all accounting related activities of CCAD.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Develops financial goals and objectives for CCAD
* Manages and oversees general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, property accounting, financial reporting and budgeting for CCAD
* Supervises the areas of accounting/financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll and budgeting, which includes hiring, training and disciplining employees
* Ensures that all activities are functioning properly and that appropriate policies and procedures are developed, implemented and maintained to ensure the appropriate accounting and reporting of CCAD
* Works with other CCAD personnel to confirm that appropriate internal control mechanisms, policies and procedures are in place to ensure that CCAD financial activity is accounted-for and reported accurately
* Manages the monthly close process to ensure the timely and accurate accounting and reporting for CCAD
* Holds responsibility for CCAD’s accounting methodologies and general ledger closing functions, including:Oversees the compilation and preparation of all CCAD financial statements
* Compiles all financial data from CCAD subsidiaries
* Consolidates financial data, including eliminating entries, to provide total CCAD consolidated statements
* Prepares analyses of specific accounts
* Distributes month-end reports
* Develops and maintains a system of internal controls over financial reporting
* Coordinates audit activities for CCAD
* Researches new accounting guidance and implements changes to policies and procedures to ensure compliance with appropriate accounting guidelines
* Maintains active involvement in the Capital Approval Process and allocation and tracking of project funds
* Oversees the property and liability insurance program
* Provides support for business development initiatives
* Develops and presents the annual operating budget for CCAD
* Ensures accurate and timely payroll and benefit accrual

Experience:

* Minimum of seven (7) years experience in accounting is required
* Minimum of three (3) years experience in the health care industry, or similar experience with an auditing firm performing significant health care audits, is preferred
* Experience with accounting systems and developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures
* Demonstrated managerial skills and ability to provide effective guidance and direction to a management team and staff
* Strong analytical and interpretative skills
* Proficient in the use of PCs, spreadsheets and other software applications
* 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

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, is required
* CPA or equivalent is required
* Master’s degree in Business Administration, or related field, is preferred

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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