ABOUT THE ROLE

Legends Global teams across the world are innate problem solvers and people who thrive on the excitement of developing events that create opportunity and connection. We are meticulous planners, innovative thinkers, relationship specialists and acutely experienced business leaders who love what they do.

At Legends Global, we love events, it's what we do. It's a part of our DNA and what drives us.

This role involves:

1. Ensuring accurate, timely and smooth operations of the following areas;

• Accounts Payable & Receivable

• General finance tasks and administration

1. Participating as a member of the Finance team by following strategic plans, departmental objectives, annual forecasts and budget targets

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage the accounts payable and receivable ledgers, including raising, allocating, and reconciling invoices and credit notes.

• Perform monthly ledger reconciliations and ensure no outstanding debit or credit balances remain.

• Prepare purchase orders, payment runs, and customer/payment vouchers in line with approval processes.

• Set up and maintain accurate vendor and customer accounts.

• Perform daily cash, cheque, and bank reconciliations across all accounts and manage petty cash.

• Process employee expenses and handle account queries from customers and vendors.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and UAE regulatory requirements.

As part of our commitment to national talent development, this position is open to UAE National applicants, and we strongly encourage qualified professionals to apply.

This role is on a freelancer agreement, and it requires the candidate to have their own visa / sponsorship. A detailed job description can be found below.

ABOUT YOU

Everyday our people are responsible for delivering extraordinary experiences for every guest who walks through our doors.

You will have a shared values and people-centric mind set and genuinely want to make a difference. That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you.

You should have:

Qualifications:

• Degree or certification in Finance or Accounting.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role.

• Previous experience in the UAE, preferably in the event industry.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Fluent in English.

• Arabic is a plus.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• Ability to work unsupervised

• Strong presentation and communication skills

• IT literate including the full Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to work with multicultural team

• Listening skills

• Creative thinking

• Influential communicator

Personal Qualities:

• Friendly and amicable personality.

• Excellent listening and communication skills at all levels.

• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent personal presentation and grooming.

• Willingness to work as a team member and accept direction.

• Can do attitude without compromise of safety.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.