Job Details

Accountant

Job Purpose: The accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The role plays a key part in supporting the financial health and decision-making process of the company

Key Accountabilities:

•Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
•Managing the process of finalizing accounting records for a specific period.
•Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly closing activities.
•Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections
•Assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
•Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, depreciation, and other financial schedules.
•Ensure compliance with VAT, Zakat, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
•Support the Finance Manager in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
•Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide necessary documentation.
•Preparing documentation and working with internal or external auditors during financial audits.
•Identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction.
•Interpreting financial data to assess the company’s financial health and provide insights for strategic planning.
•Calculating tax obligations, preparing tax returns, and ensuring timely payments to avoid penalties. This includes income tax, sales tax, and payroll taxes if any.
•Maintain confidentiality of financial information and ensure data accuracy.
•Perform any other finance-related tasks assigned by management.

 

Qualifications, Experiences, Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience, preferably in a holding company or diversified business environment.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and local regulations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with ERP/accounting systems preferred.
  • Good communication skills in English and Arabic.
  • High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to meet deadlines

 

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties but to describe a position level. The job description is indicative in nature and responsibilities may be altered / added / removed as per role’s requirement.