Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain complete, accurate and timely financial records.
• Manage the Accounts Payable function, including supplier invoice processing, preparation of payments, supplier reconciliations and resolution of supplier queries.
• Manage and support the Accounts Receivable function, including customer statements, receipt allocation, account reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding customer payments.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, including invoices, payments, receipts, expenses, journals and intercompany transactions.
• Manage and coordinate month-end closing activities, including preparation and review of journals, reconciliations, balance sheet schedules and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Perform intercompany balance reporting and reconciliations with Group entities and coordinate the resolution of differences.
• Process online banking payments, manage incoming customer receipts and support day-to-day treasury activities.
• Support banking requirements, including bank guarantees, Letters of Credit and related documentation, where applicable.
• Support and coordinate the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including preparation of supporting schedules and analysis.
• Perform SOX controls, self-assessments and related control activities, ensuring compliance with internal control requirements and audit readiness.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and support other local statutory and tax compliance requirements.
• Manage employee travel expenses and expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support the application and monitoring of customer credit limits and credit insurance requirements, including requesting new or increased cover where required.
• Perform third-party and customer screening and other compliance checks where required.
• Support internal, external and Group audits by preparing schedules, reports and supporting documentation and coordinating responses to audit queries.
• Maintain accurate and organised finance records and documentation in accordance with company and statutory requirements.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance function and assist the wider business with ad hoc finance and reporting activities as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 5-10 years' experience in a similar Accounting/Finance role, preferably within a multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Practical experience with month-end closing, VAT/tax compliance and audit support.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance is strongly preferred.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, dependable and comfortable working across different areas of the Finance function.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Place of Work

• Manama, Bahrain