Khaleej Times
As an Accountant, you will play a key role to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets. This job was published on Khaleej Times on 18 January 2024 and it is open for applications.
Responsibilities of Accountant
- Manage all accounting transactions
- Prepare budget forecasts
- Publish financial statements in time
- Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
- Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Ensure timely bank payments
- Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
- Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
- Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
- Audit financial transactions and documents
- Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
- Comply with financial policies and regulations
Requirements
The requirements for the job role of Accountant are as under:
- BSc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
- Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is a plus.
- Proven experience of 1-2 years as an Accountant or in a similar role.
Skills & Knowledge Desired
- Work experience as an Accountant
- Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
- Experience with general ledger functions
- Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
