JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the production of the financial accounting information throughout supervising and controlling the General Accounting functions, the financial statements and reports preparation under the direction of the Group Finance Director.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Supervises and controls all accounting activities ensuring accomplishment of assigned functions according to company policy and established procedures.
2. Implements the accounting operations and objectives set by higher authorities; coordinates and integrates all activities toward achievement of the objectives.
3. Maintains and controls the implementation of the Financial Accounting and reporting policies and procedures coordinating with all concerned parties.
4. Supervises the preparation of all types of statements of accounts and approves accounting and payment vouchers, credit and debit notes maintaining accurate records and ensuring all payments are received.
5. Performs verification and reconciliation compliance tasks for balance sheet accounts and all processed work with assistance from accounting team members.
6. Controls stock transactions, costing, invoicing and return to client: price and quantities ensuring accuracy.
7. Monitors and reviews the profit & loss, cash flow statements, and any other reports, for accuracy and completeness to support higher authorities’ decision making.
8. Provides support and guidance to team members, develops and motivates their performance and provides training as necessary to improve productivity and quality of work.
9. Analyses the financial information, and provides resolutions to a diverse range of problems.
10. Coordinates and follows-up with concerned internal parties on pending accounting issues to ensure problems are solved.
11. Interacts with external auditors to complete audits.
12. Generates and escalates periodic and requested reports or audits calculations ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
13. Respects all of the company’s internal rules, policies and procedures.
14. Carries out Annual Appraisals for subordinates.
15. Prepares the Department’s Yearly Budget.
16. Fills all required reports on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly bases.
17. Sets a good example regarding punctuality, hygiene, attendance and attitude.
18. Performs other duties in line with scope of work and as assigned by the direct manager.

JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENTS

Education
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience & Knowledge
A minimum of 5 years of experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Proficient English, Proficient Arabic. French is a plus