Senior Accountant
Kent · Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Apply & track with Apply EdgeAbout 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.