General Accountant / محاسب عام

FUNCTIONS:

Bookkeeping includes maintaining the organization's bank records, as well as making necessary deposits. Other responsibilities may include maintaining, preparing, and distributing payroll to employees.
Accounts Payable/Receivable, perform accounts payable and receivable responsibilities. This includes paying the organization's expenditures and ensuring that all of the organization's outgoing invoices to clients are paid in a timely manner. This can involve contacting vendors, clients, banks and other service providers.
Reporting/Analysis, prepare financial reports for executives of an organization to meet the needs of the organization
Analyzes the reports and suggests ways to improve costs, as well as help make decisions regarding financial resources and expenditures to allow the organization to grow.
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Monitor cash flow and provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing financial data and variance analyses.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial regulations.
Coordinate with auditors, tax authorities, banks, and other external stakeholders on financial matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders
Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
Cash Reconciliation.
Bank Reconciliation
Data Entry (Suppliers Invoices, Customers Invoices, updating payments by Bank and Cash in system)
Fixed Asset registration and Depreciation
Filing and tracking the purchase orders in general by having PO’S Master Data to follow up closed and pending PO’S.
Handling logistics for shipments from inside and outside and monitor the procurement cycle.
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Ensure timely bank payments
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
Audit financial transactions and documents
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
Comply with financial policies and regulations
Communicate effectively with clients
Communicate with line manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise
Secure financial information by completing database backups
Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules for management review.
Monitor cash flow requirements and prepare cash flow forecasts.
Assist in the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of accounting records and supporting documentation.
Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities.
Analyze financial variances and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
Follow up on outstanding customer balances and support collection activities when required.
Recommend process improvements to enhance financial controls, efficiency, and reporting accuracy.
Support ERP/accounting system maintenance and ensure the integrity of financial data.

SKILLS PROFILE:

Accounting
Reporting Skills
Attention to Detail
Deadline-Oriented
Reporting Research Results
Confidentiality
Time Management
Data Entry Management
Basic Math
Accuracy
Planning and Organizing
Scheduling and Monitoring
Communication Skills
Problem Analysis and Problem-Solving Skills
Initiative
Teamwork
Confidentiality

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:

BA in Finance, Accounting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

3-4 years’ experience in Accounting or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Good spoken and written English is a must.
Excel Knowledge.
Detail-oriented eye.
Critical Thinking.
Team Collaboration.