Chief Accountant

Major Responsibilities:

• Works on the bank opening/closing process and updates the bank information.
• Prepares and submits monthly bank reconciliations for each bank account that it manages.
• Verifies, allocates, posts and reconciles accounts payable and receivable.
• Produces error-free accounting reports for management.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Analyzes financial information and summarizes financial status.
• Prepares financial statements and produces budget according to schedule.
• Directs internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensures compliance with GAAP principles
• Secures the cash under lock and key until it deposited at the bank and files all the receipt documents along with the bank deposit slip.
• Prepares payroll calculation, transfer letters, pay slips, issues check and prepare a table itemizing all legally required employer tax and payments due to local government authorities.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles.
• Prepare budget and financial forecasts.
• Conduct month-end and year-end close process.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheet, profit/loss statement etc.
• Collaborates with the procurement department.
• Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures.
• Keep information confidential and secure them with random database backups.
• Keep up with financial policies, regulation, and legislation.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Job Requirements:

Academic Qualification                                                                                                 

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred.

Professional Experience

• At least 2 years of clerical experience in the area of finance and accounting.
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in report writing.
• Hands-on experience with different accounting software.

Skills

• Spoken and written fluency in English and Arabic. (French is a plus)
• Excellent writing skills.
• Highly organized and attentive to details.
• initiative, high sense of responsibility, organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.