Accountant

About the job: Kent is looking for an Accountant to be based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.( Full-Time, 48 hours per week )Skills and Responsibilities: Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all accounting entries are prepared accurately and in line with corporate deadlines.
• Ensure invoices are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with the commercial terms of the contract.
• Ensure cashflow is managed accurately and effectively.
• Ensure results are accurately reported and analyzed.
• Calculation of billing and cost rates, and analysis of margins to manage profitability.
• Preparation of annual plan and quarterly reforecast in conjunction with Business Management and Finance team.
• Responsibility for compliance with financial management Framework within the individual’s area of control.
• Focus on cash collection, optimization of DSO and minimization of unbilled items together with ensuring these balance sheet areas are appropriately reconciled, analyzed and controlled.
• Liaising with external, internal and client auditors
• Linkage with business manager and contracts administrator regarding any contractual aspects
• Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required.
• Extend support to other accountants in business.Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
• 3 years accounting experience
• Proficient user of Excel & Power BI
• Good commercial knowledge
• Good systems experience (e.g. Oracle and associated systems)
• Further education through College or University with a recognized accounting qualification
• Preferably working towards CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent
• SOCPA mandatoryCommunication:
• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.Behavior/ Core Competencies:
• Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strong ethical values and communicates with openness and honesty.HSSEQ:The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.