Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Coordinate with management to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to Management.
• Respond to accounting enquiries from Management in a timely fashion.
• Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.
• Analyze the efficiency and utilization of the professional staff and report to Management.
• Prepare management reports on a project by project basis in terms of profitability and variations from budgets.
• Prepare and submit company VAT returns.
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing and other transactions.
• Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants.
• Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement.
• Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company.
• Research and analyse financial reports and market trends.
• Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making.
• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports.
• Present financial reports to board members, executives, and clients in formal meetings.
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the Company.
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.

Key Skills/Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Approximately 5+ years’ experience in an accounting role and previous experience in a Finance Department will be considered as an advantage.
• Previous experience and knowledge on Saudi Tax and VAT calculations would be highly advantageous.
• Previous experience working in the MENA district would be highly advantageous.
• Experience in using computerized accounting systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic are a must.
• Computer literacy: Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, mainly Excel & Word.
• Responsible, trustworthy and loyal, with strong communication skills.
• Must be able to work both independently and as a part of a team in a pressurized and multi-tasking environment.
• Quick learner, attention to detail, problem solving and result oriented personality.
• Efficient time management skills and ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Detail oriented and professional demeanour.
• Confident in interacting with and influencing individuals at all levels within or outside the organization.
• Pleasant personality with a strong initiative.

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