Senior Accountant (Arabic Speaker)

Job Purpose

Description

• Knowledge and experience in IFRS 4 and IFRS 17 standards.
• Build and develop IFRS 4 to IFRS 17 reconciliation processes and templates.
• Develop the chart of accounts, mappings, ledger postings, and reporting performance.
• Prepare IFRS 17 workflows and develop enhancements where applicable.
• Prepare and update accounting policies and manuals related to IFRS 17.
• Participate in the automation of IFRS 17 processes.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and regulatory returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for assigned countries.
• Work closely with external auditors to ensure the smooth completion of all audit processes related to IFRS 17 reporting and other assigned requirements.
• Analyze and interpret complex financial data related to insurance contract cohorts.
• Develop variance analysis and metrics for quarterly management review.
• Communicate financial data effectively to nonfinancial managers.
• Respond to financial inquiries from regulators by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
• Assist in developing automated worksheets, eliminating duplication, and coordinating information requirements.
• Support the Reporting Supervisor and Manager in preparing updating reports, ad hoc analyses, and management presentations.
• Support operational readiness activities, including data reconciliation and opening balance sheet activities.
• Assist in training associates in IFRS 17-related areas.
• Perform any additional tasks assigned from time to time.

Communications & Working Relationships

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred), or Finance, Business Administration, Economics or other related fields
• Minimum of 3+ years’ financial reporting experience
• 2 - 5+ years audit experience or/ and 3 - 5 years proven experience in similar reporting role in a MNC with multiple reporting requirements
• Arabic Speaker is required
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACCA, CA.) is highly desired
• knowledge of financial reporting frameworks like USGAAP & IFRS
• Experience in risk assessment and internal controls framework implementation
• Expert knowledge of financial statement preparation, financial reporting, financial analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Competencies Required

• Leadership skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Business acumen.
• Structured & organized.
• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Highly motivated with a strong sense of duty.
• Time management.
• Team player
• Stress management.
• Interest for process improvement and demonstrate innovation.
• Flexible on changes and challenges exiting processes.