ACCOUNTANT

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Accountant to join our dynamic team at Easy World Group. In this pivotal role, you will play a critical part in overseeing and optimizing our cash flow management across multiple companies within the group. Your responsibilities will encompass ensuring robust financial controls, managing corporate bank accounts, maintaining precise financial records, executing banking transactions, and providing strategic financial insights to support executive decision-making. This position requires a proactive professional with strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Accountant will be entrusted with a diverse range of financial duties, including:

• Cash Flow Management: Monitor daily bank positions to ensure liquidity and financial stability across all group companies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and deliver monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports to provide actionable insights for leadership.
• Bank Liaison & Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for all banking-related matters, including account management, transactions, and resolving queries with financial institutions.
• Audit Support & Compliance: Assist the Finance Manager in coordinating audits, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, and resolving audit queries efficiently. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Reconciliation & Closing Procedures: Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, related party reconciliations, and ensure timely closing of financial books to maintain accuracy and integrity.
• Payment Processing & Verification: Execute and verify payments, including telegraphic transfers (TT), cheques, and petty cash transactions, while adhering to established controls.
• Financial Record Maintenance: Oversee the accurate recording of all financial transactions, system entries, and maintain comprehensive financial logs, spreadsheets, and registers as mandated by company policies.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Compute and file Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Zakat returns accurately and within stipulated deadlines to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Inventory & Discrepancy Management: Coordinate physical inventory verifications, analyze discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Intercompany Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and related party transactions to ensure financial transparency and alignment across entities.

Required Skills & Competencies

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate must possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of accounting software and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create complex financial models and reports.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with senior management, banks, and external stakeholders.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Time Management & Prioritization: Capable of working independently with minimal supervision, meeting tight deadlines, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to financial record-keeping, reconciliation, and compliance to ensure accuracy and mitigate risks.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Arabic is a valuable asset, enabling seamless communication with local stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Education & Experience

Candidates for this role must meet the following educational and professional criteria:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an MBA with a specialization in Finance/Accounting.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have held similar roles in a corporate or group environment.

If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for financial excellence and a commitment to driving operational efficiency, we invite you to apply for this critical role within our organization.