Line of Service
Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Finance

Management Level
Associate

Job Description & Summary
The expenses accountant oversees and controls the expenses incurred by the firm, ensuring they are in line with the expenses policy. This can include tracking, categorizing, and approving expenses, as well as analyzing spending patterns to identify non compliance and cost reduction opportunities. Additionally, the expenses accountant is responsible for assisting and training employees on proper expense reporting submission and reimbursement, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards. The ultimate goal of the expenses accountant is to optimize spending while maintaining financial transparency and accountability.


Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in enforcing policies and procedures related to expenses, ensuring they are consistent with the firm’s goals and overall strategy.
• Reviewing and analyzing expenses submitted by employees, ensuring they comply with set policies and appropriately managing exceptions.
• Analyzing spending patterns to identify instances of non compliance with policies.
• Performing regular audits of the expenses submitted by employees and addressing identified exceptions.
• Liaising with internal auditors, providing documentation and explanations were required and implementing any recommendations provided.
• Timely review and reconciliation of related accounts.
• Including such other duties that may be assigned to you by your manager
• Attention to detail Analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Time management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Customer service skills.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and systems (e.g., SAGE) and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with the capability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality of financial information.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also contribute effectively in a team environment.
  
  

• Fluency in written and spoken English required, proficiency in Arabic is preferred
• A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• Professional Certification is a plus (CA, ACCA, CMA,CPA).

Required Skills

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting Advisory, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Accounting Policies, Accounting Practices, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Communication, Credit Control, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Policy, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statement Preparation, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, General Ledger Maintenance, Inclusion {+ 6 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes

Government Clearance Required?
Yes

Job Posting End Date