Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, ensures the accuracy of financial records, and supports the organization’s financial health by maintaining strong internal controls, timely reporting, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. This role manages accounting staff, improves financial processes, and partners with leadership to support business decision-making.
Review all the accounting documents / reports to ensure their accuracy. (i.e. bank reconciliation, journal vouchers, entries…etc.).
Review and approve all entries before posting in to the General Ledger and oversee the accurate posting of transactions among all different books and records.
Coordinate with the Group Finance Director the external and internal auditors during the audit phase to provide them with the needed documents.
Review the accuracy and completion of calculated due receivable and payable balances.
Coordinate with the AR/AP Manager to ensure the timely collection of the expired Letters of Guarantee or collections against them.
Review the aging report produced from the Account Receivable team.
Ensure that the A/R section is following up and collecting the due insurance refund balances.
Ensure that the receivable and/or payable balances are properly calculated.
Review the accuracy of the store’s inventory balances and controls.
Analyze the direct & indirect costs related to each project and communicates it to the high management in the company.
Prepare of the Trial Balance and Financial Statements released to the stakeholders.
Responsible for cash management activities to achieve the non-operating corporate revenue of the company.
Ensure the proper implementation of internal control procedures
Supervise and provide guidance to the Cost Accountants, Account Receivables and Account Payables Accountants.
Evaluate the performance of his/her direct subordinates. Review and approve the performance evaluations prepared by his/her subordinates for their team and submits them to the Group Finance Director
Personal Skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Very Good report writing skills
Excellent People Management Skills.
Good command of English
Technical Skills
Bachelor of Commerce or a relevant degree. MBA, CFA, or CMA is an asset or any other relevant accreditation is preferred.
At least 10 years of experience, 5 of which in Budget/AP field.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting best practices.
Advanced Excel skill, experience with financial analysis tools is a plus.