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The Accountant / Accounts Executive works within the Finance function focusing on daily operational Finance requirements. The role is tasked with delivering the following key areas:

• Management of Accounts Payables. This includes preparation of invoice journals, bank payment vouchers and ensuring all entries are posted correctly.
• Ensure all payment are executed as per the approved Delegation of Authority.
• Manage PR/PO approval process from a financial accuracy perspective.
• Conduct weekly meetings with departments to ensure all issues are addressed.
• Responsiveness to emails and inquiries directed towards Finance.
• Assist the Finance Assistant Manager / Manager in any other task that may be required.

The position reports to the Finance Assistant Manager / Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements
• Ensure suppliers invoices are processed accurately and efficiently and never past the due date.
• Maintain invoice register to be accurate and up to date on a daily basis.
• Ensure that all PR, PO and invoices are coded correctly and approved in line with the Delegation of Authority
• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services against purchase orders and GRN
• Supervise reconciliation of supplier statements on a monthly basis
• Ensure accurate Statement of Account for customers are available and up to date
• Ensure that all the necessary documents are completed and approved before payments are executed
• Ensure new supplier forms are completed for all new suppliers. Securely maintain confidential supplier information and verify change requests from suppliers
• Prepare the weekly payment run, ensuring the timing is scheduled to maximize credit terms and submit for approval
• Ensure all schedule are accurate and update for month end closing: Amortization, Prepayment, Advances to suppliers, Trade Creditors.
• Weekly bank reconciliation to be completed.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and respond to inquiries
• Manage month end closing process to ensure timely, accurate financial data that is in compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies
• Assist in the internal and external audits as required.
• Understands the balance sheet and P/L impact of account activity including classifications of financial statement line items
• Identifies ways to improve productivity and data quality and assist in preparing business and process flow documents
• Maintenance of accurate Fixed Asset Register and ensure tagging is up to date.
• Regular bank, petty cash and credit card reconciliation.
• Event Invoicing
• DEWA and Etisalat Billing on monthly basis

Required skills + experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or closely related field (or equivalent education and experience) is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in the Accounts function of which at least 2 years of which should be in a supervisory role

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with all financial modules of an ERP system
• Attention to detail
• Time management

Desirable Skills

• Experience with SAGE

Position type and expected hours of work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm. Saturdays and overtime might be required during intense periods and/or during special projects and events.