Accountant (GCC Nationals Preferred)

Job Summary:
The Accountant handles the association’s financial operations, including transactions, payroll, petty cash, budgets, and cash flow, while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with internal policies, VAT regulations, and applicable accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

· Record and maintain all financial transactions accurately using the association’s accounting system.

· Maintain accurate accounting records, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations.

· Prepare accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

· Manage petty cash transactions and ensure proper documentation.

· Prepare and process payroll, including tracking employees’ annual leave, deductions, and compliance with internal policies.

· Maintain financial and payroll records in SharePoint or other record-keeping systems.

· Monitor budgets, income, expenditures, and cash flow, and promptly escalate any potential overspending or financial risks.

· Ensure all financial transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.

· Assist in annual audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.

· Support financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for programs, projects, and events.

· Ensure VAT compliance in Bahrain, including filing, record-keeping, and advising on association-related VAT matters.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

· Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.

· Proficiency in Tally and MS Excel.

· VAT compliance expertise in Bahrain, including filing, record-keeping, and advisory on association activities.

· High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

· Demonstrates passion, with a positive and proactive attitude.

· Experience in preparing financial statements in compliance with recognized accounting standards.

· Excellent organizational, analytical, and reporting skills.

· High attention to detail and accuracy.

· CPA or equivalent certification.

Additional Information:

· Priority consideration will be given to GCC nationals.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 5 years of accounting experience?
• Do you have experience using Tally?
• Do you have at least 5 years of experience with VAT compliance in Bahrain?
• Do you have hands-on experience preparing financial statements according to IFRS accounting standards?
• How many years have you stayed on average at each of your previous employers?
• Do you have experience preparing and monitoring annual budgets throughout the year?
• Could you please share your salary expectation for this position?

Work Location: In person