Senior Accountant

About the job: Kent is looking for a Senior Accountant to be based in Khobar, Saudi Arabia( Full-Time, 48 hours per week )Responsibilities:

• Management of all accounting entries to ensure they are prepared accurately and in line with corporate deadlines.
• Management of invoices to ensure they are prepared in a timely manner and in accordance with the commercial terms of the contract.
• Ensure results are accurately reported and analyzed.
• Effective management of the accounting team
• Calculation of billing and cost rates, and analysis of margins to manage profitability.
• Preparation and management of Quarterly budgets and forecasts in conjunction with Business Management and Finance team.
• Responsibility for compliance with financial management Framework within the individual’s sphere 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.
• Assessment of IFRS applicability & compliance for the projects in line with latest standards and company accounting policiesKnowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: Qualifications:
• Further education through College or University with a recognized accounting qualification
• Preferably Qualified CIMA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent
• SOCPA MembershipKnowledge, skills and experience:
• 3-4 years project accounting experience [Total experience: 5-7 year]
• Experience in budgeting & forecasting
• Big 4 Experience (Preferable)
• Proficient user of Excel & PPT (Power BI is a plus)
• Financial modeling
• People supervision and management skills
• Good commercial knowledge
• Good systems experience (e.g. Oracle Cloud)Communication:
• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.Behavior/ Core Competencies:
• Business Partnering: Ability to form and maintain strong working relationships.
• Shows willingness to make improvements and shares best practice.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to discuss issues clearly and concisely at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to coach and mentor team membersHSSEQ: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.