Assistant Manager/ Senior Finance Consultant

The Role
Job description: About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant / Assistant Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be capable of working independently with minimal supervision and will have experience with medium to large companies, preferably in sectors such as power & water, utilities, concessions, construction, oil & gas. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain financial statements in compliance with IFRS. • Conduct financial analyses and provide insights for management decision-making. • Manage accounts payable including purchase orders, bank payments, and vendor reconciliations. • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual account closings, including GL reconciliations. • Prepare financial reports, ERP reporting packages, and assist in budgeting and forecasting. • Coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance. • Handle cash management and treasury functions, including debt drawdowns, repayments, and monitoring debt service coverage ratios. • Ensure compliance with VAT and other tax regulations. • Work with IFRIC 12 and hedging transactions (preferred). • Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel skills for reporting, analyses, and financial management.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, IFRS, and financial reporting standards. • Experience in project finance, working with lenders, and debt structuring preferred. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. • Strong communication and coordination skills.

About the company
Aswaar Consulting is a professional services firm founded in 2014 and specializing in business and financial advisory. Our key service lines are Assurance, Business Process Outsourcing and Support Services, Tax Compliance, and Corporate Finance. Our partners come from rich professional backgrounds in the big four audit firms, banking, and the manufacturing industry. Each partner brings decades of expert experience to ensure high-quality advice to our clients.