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The Accounts Assistant is responsible for providing vital support to financial operations by accurately recording transactions, maintaining financial records, and offering administrative assistance. They contribute to ensuring compliance with regulations, facilitating smooth financial processes, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.
Job Roles & Responsibilities
- Accurately record financial transactions such as invoices, payments, and expenses into the accounting system.
- Assist in reconciling bank statements, accounts receivable, and accounts payable to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to provide insights into the organization's financial performance.
- Process supplier invoices, verify accuracy, and ensure timely payments to vendors while adhering to payment terms and company policies.
- Manage employee expense claims, verify supporting documentation, and process reimbursements in accordance with company policies.
- Assist in analyzing financial data and trends to support decision-making processes and identify areas for improvement or cost-saving opportunities.
- Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process by gathering data, preparing budget reports, and assisting in variance analysis.
- Assist in preparing and filing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations, and maintaining accurate tax records.
- Perform various administrative tasks such as filing, maintaining financial records, responding to inquiries, and providing general support to the finance department as needed.
Job Knowledge
- Understanding of basic accounting principles, financial concepts, and procedures.
- Familiarity with accounting software and spreadsheet applications for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Ability to accurately input and review financial data, detect errors, and ensure data integrity.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload effectively.
- Clear communication skills to interact with colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders, and convey financial information accurately and professionally.
- ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Job Experience
- Minimum 5 years working experience, with at least 3 years of relevant working experience. 2 years in the GCC region is a plus.
Competencies
- Leadership
- Resilience
- Quality
- Agility
- Accounting Methods L2
- Accounting Systems L2
- Internal Controls L2
- Reconciliation L2
- Accounts Payable L2
- AI Fluency
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any related field.
