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Description
Job Title: Accountant
Location : Dubai
This role covers end-to-end accounting activities including general ledger accounting, month-end close support, distributor claims validation and accruals management, reconciliations, and audit support. The Accountant will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders (commercial, supply chain, shared services, and external partners) and will be expected to independently manage complex processes, improve existing controls, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
The role also includes supporting and training offshore team members while maintaining strong integration with the local finance team.
Positions:
- Accountant
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Accounting & Financial Close
- Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts on a timely basis.
- Assist in month-end close activities, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable balances and investigate variances.
Distributor Claims Management (Key Responsibility)
- Take full ownership of the distributor claims validation process within a complex business model.
- Review, validate, and assess incoming distributor claims for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual and accounting requirements.
- Apply sound accounting and reporting principles to determine and book appropriate accruals.
- Continuously monitor claims versus accruals, investigate variances, and ensure timely true-ups.
- Act as the primary point of accountability for all distributor claims, providing clear and timely updates to both finance and the wider business.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external distributors, taking initiative to resolve issues based on information obtained.
- Identify weaknesses in the current claims process and proactively drive improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and control.
Controls, Compliance & Audit
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal control requirements in daily operations.
- Provide audit support by gathering documentation and supporting GICFR testing.
- Contribute to the preparation of schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
Payments & Reporting Support
- Review statements of account (SOAs) and validate payment runs for accuracy and completeness prior to release.
- Collaborate with other departments to obtain data required for financial reporting and analysis.
Process Improvement & Collaboration
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and ways of working, and support implementation of enhancements.
- Work effectively with offshore/shared service teams, including providing guidance, training, and oversight where required.
- Integrate seamlessly into the local finance team, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Actively seek clarification and guidance when needed, demonstrating ownership and accountability for outcomes.
Development
- Participate in training and development activities to continuously enhance accounting, reporting, and business knowledge.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field.
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent is preferred.
- Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles (IFRS knowledge strongly preferred).
- 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate, multinational, or audit environment.
- Experience dealing with distributor, rebate, claims, or accrual-based business models is highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
- Proven experience managing complex accounting processes end-to-end, with a high level of ownership and accountability.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps, propose improvements, and support implementation of more efficient and controlled ways of working.
- Experience working cross-functionally and communicating effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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About Company:
Galderma is the leading company solely dedicated to skin and advancing the future of dermatology.
We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of sophisticated brands and services across Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Through trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, we ensure to meet individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes.
Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.
We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.
At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.
Our people make a difference
At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.
How to Apply?
To be considered for any career position at Galderma, please apply through the application form or send your updated CV in Word or PDF format to Here
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