Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations. The Senior Accountant’s responsibilities include account reconciliation and analysis, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures while ensuring accuracy and effectiveness throughout all accounting functions. The Senior Accountant shall be able to combine excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to prepare and analyze ?nancial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate would also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of Accountants and with different internal and external stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual ?nancial statements
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide insightful ?nancial reports and variance analysis
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes
- Implement and monitor effective internal controls
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
- Analyze budget variances and provide recommendations for cost control
- Monitor and manage cash ?ow, ensuring liquidity needs are met
- Coordinate with other departments to optimize working capital
- Prepare and review ?lings, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Stay updated on changes in laws and assess their impact on the organization
- Act as the main point of contact for external auditors during the annual audit
- Prepare necessary schedules and documentation for audit purposes
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the ?nance team
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
REQUIREMENTS
- BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
- Thorough knowledge of all accounting procedures
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Familiarity with ?nancial accounting statements
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- Hands-on experience with accounting system (ideally SAP)
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
- Fluent in Arabic language (oral and writing)
- Relevant certi?cation (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.