Senior Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

Oversee transaction processing, reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and month-end and year-end closing.Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS and internal policies.Ensure compliance with VAT, Zakat, and ZATCA requirements.Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, variance analysis, and KPI monitoring.Analyse margins, costs, inventory, working capital, and profitability by branch and department.Recommend actions to improve profitability, control costs, and optimise cash flow.Systemise and automate accounting, reporting, and reconciliation processes to reduce relianceon manual Excel work.Use ERP and AI tools, including Manus and Claude, to accelerate reporting, improve accuracy,and support decision-making.Lead and develop the accounting team and report key financial insights to senior management.Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Minimum 7 years of proven accounting experience, including managerial responsibility, preferably in retail.Strong practical knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, VAT, and Zakat.Proven experience in KPI management, cost optimisation, profitability analysis, and process automation.Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and AI-based financial tools is preferred.