The Accountant – Finance

Job Description

SECTION I: JOB PURPOSE

The Accountant – Finance, is accountable for preparing and examining financial records , ensuring that records are accurate and in line with applicable standards and regulations.

SECTION II: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

• Keep general ledger account books and systems up to date.

• Ensure that financial statements and records comply with laws and regulations

• Gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial data.

• Update daily transaction records and assist with payroll administration.

• Manage accounts receivable and payable, as well as expenses.

• Keep records of invoices and tax payments, as well as reviewing and processing reimbursements.

• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and budgets.

• Resolve account discrepancies and perform account reconciliations.

• Ensure current knowledge of all regulatory requirements and best practice for financial administration are up to date with contractual, legal and market requirements

• Accountable for minimizing Errors Detected by External Auditors, on time payments from customers/vendors and minimization of Finance Report Error rate

• Weekly and Monthly Reporting to Shareholders

Desired Candidate Profile

Any Nationality

Bachelor of Commerce

Any

SECTION III: KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Educational and Technical Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field.

• Accounting qualification or part-qualification in ACA, CIMA or ACCA is Preferred

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Language Skills:

• English (fluent spoken and written), Arabic is an asset

• In depth understanding of Bahraini tax regulations.

• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures. International Financial Reporting Standards knowledge is a value added.

• Experience with general ledger functions

• Experience in a management or a supervisory capacity in finance

• Understanding of Intra-company report handling & cash management.

Years of Experience:

· Minimum 6-8 years of experience

Nature of Experience:

· Experience in General accounting, billing and revenue accounting, reconciling bank statements, financial reporting, administration of payroll and payments, financial data analysis and Taxation