Senior Accountant (Arabic speaker)

Overview

1- Daily Operations

• Handle day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and company policies
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure integrity of GL vs. Sub ledger.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and company policies.
• Provide financial reports and analysis to line manager and stakeholders, assisting in decision-making.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support for various projects and initiatives.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned by management.
• Support preparation of periodic financial reports and management reporting packs.
• 2- Accounts payables:
• Assisting in the Accounts payable function ensuring timely booking and payment of suppliers.
• Supporting in end-to-end accounts payable cycle (invoice verification, posting, and payments)
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure timely vendor payments and maintain strong vendor relationships

3- Month-End Closing

• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Prepare journal entries, review accruals, and conduct financial analysis to validate the accuracy of financial statements.
• Manage the company’s end-to-end accounting books (record to report cycle)
• Prepare monthly closing entries, including accruals and prepayments
• Perform regional and central allocations in line with group policies
• Prepare monthly cash flow reports in accordance with regional templates

4- Forecasting and Budgeting

• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, collaborating with department heads to gather relevant data.
• Monitor budget/forecast performance, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions as needed.

5- Compliance and Audit

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, and other financial laws.
• Prepare for and facilitate internal and external audits, responding to audit inquiries and implementing recommendations.
• Support VAT and corporate tax submissions in coordination with the tax agent.
• Assist in preparing required documentation for tax filings

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance. Preferably with professional qualification.
• At least 5+ years of working experience in similar role.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
• Excellent in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and other financial reporting software applications.
• Proficient in manipulating and managing large data sets.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong ethics and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.