Chief Accountant

About This Role

Job Purpose

To undertake a variety of financial transactions, processes, and reporting of financial data, verifying the validity, completeness, and accuracy of data and documentation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounts-related matters.
• Review accounting transactions in line with applicable standards.
• Record specific transactions (Subcontractors and others).
• Prepare payment transactions.
• Reconcile assets and liabilities items.
• Overview fixed assets transactions.
• Post accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of periodical reports.
• Assist in providing necessary information to auditors.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the line/function manager.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience

• Minimum ten (10) years in accounting.
• Experience with BuildSmart is preferred.
• Strong experience in civil and/or MEP construction accounting.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, high-value fixed assets

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of MS Office, PowerPoint, especially MS Excel and ERP systems
• Thorough knowledge of financial transactions and management reporting
• Working knowledge of value-added tax (VAT)
• Able to implement administrative processes and pro-actively resolve problems
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Analytical skills (Collecting, observing and interpreting data)
• Approachable and positive attitude
• Excellent time management skills and able to work to strict deadlines
• Fluent English language ability, both spoken and written. Arabic is beneficial.
• Provide required data and support to auditors.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including certifications and payments.
• Handle letters of credit and bank guarantees.
• Perform periodic book closings.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and cost reports.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual cash flow forecasts.
• Preparation of annual budgets and periodical forecasting
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely audited financial statements.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, ACCA or ACA