Accountant - G4S Bahrain

JOB INTRODUCTION
We are looking for an Accountant for our G4S Bahrain business. Reporting to the Finance Manager of G4S Bahrain.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling ransactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries.
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss, and other statements.
• Produces payroll by initiating computer processing, printing checks, verifying finished products.
• Completes external audits by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.
• Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable, produce error-free accounting reports and present their results, spot errors, and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending/reducing purchase costs
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Preparing Forecasts and Budget data for the Cash Division and Entire company (as per guidance from Head of Finance)
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns, support Head of Finance in internal and external audit to ensure compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process within the set deadlines
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Any other tasks, duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Head of Finance and Country Head of the business

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience with either manufacturing or service Industry (Security Industry experience would be advantageous but not compulsory)
• M.Com, B.Com or CA Intermediate (Semi qualified CA)
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Excellent command of written and spoken communication
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups (other advanced functions) and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Managing External and Internal Audits
• Locally available candidates (In Bahrain) would be given preference for this position.

If you think you are the suitable candidate, apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary expectation?
• What is your notice period (in months)?