Senior Accountant

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Work closely with team members to assist with the month-end close
• Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes
• Research and analyze expense variances for company management
• Prepare accounting entries for various transactions related to account payables/receivables, fixed assets, cash, investments, and adjustments, ensuring proper and accurate recording in the accounting systems
• Contribute to the auditing and reconciliation of invoices received from relevant departments, verifying accuracy and consistency with purchase requests, receipt notes, and supporting documentation
• Assist in reconciling bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and inventory records, addressing discrepancies and reporting findings to the supervisor
• Prepare monthly financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements by collecting and analyzing financial data
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by maintaining records of assets and liabilities in compliance with financial procedures
• Compute taxes and zakat, prepare returns, and ensure adherence to all related regulatory requirements
• Assist in periodic stocktaking, comparing physical inventory with book records, and submitting related reports
• Perform additional duties related to the role as assigned by the direct supervisor

Qualifications

• 5+ years' of professional accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience
• CPA preferred